Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Meikle Bin
In or near Milton of Campsie.
Meikle Bin — Named summit at 570 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Croy · 9.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Meikle Bin, the nearest railway station is Croy, which is 9.1 km away. Entry is free.
About
Meikle Bin is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 570 m.". Coordinates: 56.0139°, -4.1395°.
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Official information
Meikle Bin is a hill located in the Campsie Fells, known for its scenic walking routes. Visitors can enjoy a variety of trails leading to the summit, which offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape.
From the Wikipedia article
Meikle Bin is a peak in the Campsie Fells in Central Scotland. It is the second-highest of the group at 570 metres (1,870 ft), and with its prominence of 270 m (890 ft) it is classified as a Marilyn. The hill is a prominent local landmark for the people of the towns surrounding the Campsie Fells. It was the site of a fatal accident in January 1950, when a Fairey Firefly of the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm crashed just below the summit in low cloud while en route to HMS Sanderling Naval Air Station. Both crewmen were killed on impact. Wreckage can be seen on the north and west slopes. On a clear day, Scotland's iconic east coast and west coast rock islands, Bass Rock and Ailsa Craig respectively, can be seen from the summit, a range of almost 120 miles (190 kilometres).
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- Coordinates
- 56.0139, -4.1395
- Address
- Stirling, Scotland
- Nearest railway station
- Croy — 9.1 km
Sources
- osm: n33075225 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Meikle Bin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Meikle Bin - geograph.org.uk - 1565575.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Meikle Bin?
- Meikle Bin is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Meikle Bin?
- Meikle Bin — Named summit at 570 m.
- How do I get to Meikle Bin?
- The nearest railway station is Croy, about 9.1 km away. Its coordinates are 56.0139°, -4.1395°.
- Is Meikle Bin free to visit?
- Yes, Meikle Bin is free to enter.