Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Hill of Skares
In or near Insch.
Hill of Skares — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
David Purchase — 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Insch · 6.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Hill of Skares 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 Skares is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a challenging outdoor experience, with opportunities for hiking and exploration of the surrounding landscape. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and offers a chance to appreciate the dramatic Highland scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3949, -2.6089
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB52 6UY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Insch — 6.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611718 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill of Skares?
- Hill of Skares is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB52 6UY).
- What is Hill of Skares?
- Hill of Skares — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Hill of Skares?
- The nearest railway station is Insch, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB52 6UY.
- How do I get to Hill of Skares?
- The nearest railway station is Insch, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB52 6UY.