Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Shepherd's Seat
In or near Aberlemno.
Shepherd's Seat — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 219 m.
Richard Webb — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
Shepherd's Seat is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 219 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Shepherd's Seat is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable point for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area is characterised by rugged terrain and diverse wildlife, typical of the Highlands. Visitors can expect a challenging ascent and the opportunity to experience the natural beauty of Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6859, -2.8139
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD8 3PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
Sources
- osm: n6543144534 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shepherd's Seat?
- Shepherd's Seat is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD8 3PW).
- What is Shepherd's Seat?
- Shepherd's Seat — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 219 m.
- How do I get to Shepherd's Seat?
- The nearest town is Aberlemno. Drivers can use postcode DD8 3PW.
- How do I get to Shepherd's Seat?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD8 3PW. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.