Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
South Black Hill
In or near Auchendinny.
South Black Hill — Named summit at 563 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
- Curriehill · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit South Black Hill, the nearest railway station is Curriehill, located 7.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is EH26 9LN, and entry is free.
About
South Black Hill is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 563 m.". Coordinates: 55.8310°, -3.2935°.
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From the Wikipedia article
South Black Hill is a hill in the Pentland Hills range of Scotland. It is located in the west of Midlothian on the east flank of the approximately 25 km (16 mi) long chain of hills. At 534m, South Black Hill is the fourth highest point in the Pentlands. It is four kilometers west of the small town of Penicuik and five kilometers north of the hamlet of Carlops. The neighboring hills are East and West Kip to the west and the Scald Law to the north.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8310, -3.2935
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH26 9LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill — 7.9 km
Sources
- osm: n289618379 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: South Black Hill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: South Black Hill - geograph.org.uk - 477306.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Scald Law
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East Kip
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Braidwood
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West Kip
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Braid Law
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Braid Law
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Cap Law
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Howletts House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Black Hill?
- South Black Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH26 9LN).
- What is South Black Hill?
- South Black Hill — Named summit at 563 m.
- How do I get to South Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH26 9LN.
- Is South Black Hill free to visit?
- Yes, South Black Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 9LN.