Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Hill of Retanach
In or near Ruthven.
Hill of Retanach — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.

Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Hill of Retanach is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Hill of Retanach is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. This area is known for its rugged landscapes and natural beauty, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and hikers. The hill offers various trails for walking and exploration, providing opportunities to experience the stunning scenery of the Highlands. Visitors can expect a remote and tranquil environment, ideal for those seeking solitude in nature.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5350, -2.7261
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB54 7NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614700 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill of Retanach?
- Hill of Retanach is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB54 7NR).
- What is Hill of Retanach?
- Hill of Retanach — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Hill of Retanach?
- Drivers can use postcode AB54 7NR.
- How do I get to Hill of Retanach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB54 7NR. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.