Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Mains Hill
Mains Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Iain Lees — 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)
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Mains Hill is a named hill or mountain in scotland central, 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
Mains Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It offers a variety of outdoor activities for walkers and climbers. The area features scenic views typical of the Scottish landscape, making it suitable for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain and a natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6320, -2.8681
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609294 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mains Hill?
- Mains Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Mains Hill?
- Mains Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Mains Hill?
- Its coordinates are 55.6320°, -2.8681°.