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Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

Mount Battock

Also known as: Monadh Bàthaich

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Mount Battock — Named summit at 778 m.

Mount Battock, mountains & hills in Scottish Highlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Mount Battock is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Monadh Bàthaich. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 778 m.". Coordinates: 56.9493°, -2.7419°.

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Official information

Mount Battock is a prominent hill located in the Scottish Highlands, offering extensive walking tracks and scenic views. Visitors can enjoy various hiking routes that lead to the summit, which is often described as a desolate yet beautiful landscape.

From the Wikipedia article

Mount Battock (778 m) is a mountain in the Mounth on the eastern edge of the Scottish Highlands, on the border between Aberdeenshire and Angus. A rounded peak, it is located on the northern side of Glen Esk, and is the most easterly Corbett, also making it the most easterly mountain in Scotland. The nearest settlement is Tarfside.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
56.9493, -2.7419
Address
Aberdeenshire / Angus, Scotland

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mount Battock?
Mount Battock is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
What is Mount Battock?
Mount Battock — Named summit at 778 m.
How do I get to Mount Battock?
Its coordinates are 56.9493°, -2.7419°.
Is Mount Battock free to visit?
Yes, Mount Battock is free to enter.