Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Ord of Caithness
Ord of Caithness — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Mick Crawley — 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
- Helmsdale · 3.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Ord of Caithness 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
Ord of Caithness is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. This prominent peak offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is characterised by rugged terrain and a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a notable spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails that showcase the natural beauty of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 58.1333, -3.6000
- Nearest railway station
- Helmsdale — 3.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640938 (CC BY 4.0)
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Ousdale Bridge
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Helmsdale Hostel
Hostels · 3.4 km
Càrn Laggie
Archaeological sites · 3.6 km
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ord of Caithness?
- Ord of Caithness is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Ord of Caithness?
- Ord of Caithness — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Ord of Caithness?
- The nearest railway station is Helmsdale, about 3.9 km away. Its coordinates are 58.1333°, -3.6000°.
- How do I get to Ord of Caithness?
- The nearest railway station is Helmsdale, about 3.9 km away.