Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
South Cathkin Hill
In or near Carmunnock.
South Cathkin Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Alec MacKinnon — 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
- East Kilbride · 2.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. South Cathkin Hill 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
South Cathkin Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the Cathkin Braes, offering views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as walking and hiking, attracting visitors interested in exploring the natural scenery. The hill's elevation provides a vantage point for appreciating the local topography.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7907, -4.1908
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G74 4GY
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Kilbride and Strathaven
- Nearest railway station
- East Kilbride — 2.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610948 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cathkin Marsh Wildlife Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 0.7 km
Site of Kilbride Castle (Laigh Mains Motte)
Castles · 1.3 km
Kilbride Castle
Castles · 1.3 km
Law Knowe Cairn Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Mains Castle
Castles · 1.4 km
Queen Mary's Seat
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Cathkin Braes Ringwork Feature
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Kirk Burn Motte
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Cathkin Braes Country Park Blue
Mountain bike trails · 1.8 km
Cathkin Braes Country Park Red
Mountain bike trails · 1.8 km
Cathkin Braes Country Park Green
Mountain bike trails · 1.9 km
Cathkin Braes MTB track (Green)
Mountain bike trails · 1.9 km
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Law Knowe Cairn Memorial
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Mains Castle
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Queen Mary's Seat
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Where to eat & stay near South Cathkin Hill
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Merchant City Inn
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Swan Inn, 23 Polnoon Street, Eaglesham
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Cathkin Hill?
- South Cathkin Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G74 4GY).
- What is South Cathkin Hill?
- South Cathkin Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to South Cathkin Hill?
- The nearest railway station is East Kilbride, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode G74 4GY.
- How do I get to South Cathkin Hill?
- The nearest railway station is East Kilbride, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G74 4GY.