Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Riccarton Hills
In or near Dechmont.
Riccarton Hills — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
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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
- Linlithgow · 3.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Riccarton Hills 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
Riccarton Hills is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is known for its distinct elevation and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature observation, attracting visitors interested in exploring Scotland's natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9465, -3.5736
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH48 4PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Nearest railway station
- Linlithgow — 3.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615188 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Riccarton Hills?
- Riccarton Hills is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH48 4PF).
- What is Riccarton Hills?
- Riccarton Hills — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Riccarton Hills?
- The nearest railway station is Linlithgow, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH48 4PF.
- How do I get to Riccarton Hills?
- The nearest railway station is Linlithgow, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH48 4PF.