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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· Central Scotland

South Philpstoun Bing

In or near Winchburgh.

South Philpstoun Bing β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 113 m.

Shale spoil bing in West Lothian - geograph.org.uk - 7960315

AlastairG β€” 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
Linlithgow Β· 5.3 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

South Philpstoun Bing is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 113 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

South Philpstoun Bing is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is characterised by its distinctive landscape formed from colliery spoil. The site offers opportunities for walking and exploring the surrounding natural terrain. Visitors can expect a rugged environment typical of former industrial sites, with varied topography and vegetation.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.9717, -3.5111
District
West Lothian
Postcode
EH49 6RQ
Parliamentary constituency
Bathgate and Linlithgow
Nearest railway station
Linlithgow β€” 5.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Eastern edge of shale bing - geograph.org.uk - 7040764πŸ“· 5

Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland

Philpstoun, Bridge No. 38, Union Canal

Philpstoun, Bridge No. 38, Union Canal β€” category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Eastern edge of shale bing - geograph.org.uk - 7040764πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Central Scotland

Philpstoun Bing North

Philpstoun Bing North β€” a hill or mountain in scotland central.

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Eastern edge of shale bing - geograph.org.uk - 7040764πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Central Scotland

North Philpstoun Bing

North Philpstoun Bing β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 115 m.

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Seat along the Union Canal towpath - geograph.org.uk - 5070509πŸ“· 5

Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland

Bridge No. 39, Philpstoun, Union Canal

Bridge No. 39, Philpstoun, Union Canal β€” category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Bridge 37 on the Union Canal - geograph.org.uk - 1808071πŸ“· 5

Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland

Bridge No. 37, Union Canal

Bridge No. 37, Union Canal β€” category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Bridge over Glasgow-Edinburgh Railway - geograph.org.uk - 791801πŸ“· 5

Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland

Bridge No. 36, Union Canal

Bridge No. 36, Union Canal β€” category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near South Philpstoun Bing

Places to stay

Defibrillator, Beecraigs Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 6360140πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Central Scotland

Beecraigs Country Park

Beecraigs Country Park β€” a campsite in scotland central.

Stump Puff Ball - geograph.org.uk - 543872πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Dundas Castle

Dundas Castle β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Roadside signs - geograph.org.uk - 7114695πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Central Scotland

Loch House Farm Cavavan Park

Loch House Farm Cavavan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

A90 south of the Forth Road bridge - geograph.org.uk - 2494514πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Dakota

Dakota β€” a hotel in scotland central.

The Queensferry Crossing - geograph.org.uk - 5638506πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing β€” a hotel in scotland central. 3-star. Brand: DoubleTree.

β†— hilton.com
River Almond near the Lin's Mill aqueduct - geograph.org.uk - 7318903πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Central Scotland

Linwater Caravan Park

Linwater Caravan Park β€” a campsite in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

Junction of A905 and A803 - geograph.org.uk - 3508596πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· Central Scotland

Champany Inn

Champany Inn β€” a restaurant in scotland central.

Free↗ champany.com
Uphall, West Main Street - geograph.org.uk - 7147896πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Oatridge Hotel, 2, 4 East Main Street, Uphall

Oatridge Hotel, 2, 4 East Main Street, Uphall in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

St Michael's Wynd - geograph.org.uk - 7432499πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Red Lion Inn, 50 High Street, Linlithgow

Red Lion Inn, 50 High Street, Linlithgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Sign for the Crown Arms - geograph.org.uk - 6842451πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Crown Arms, 177-179 High Street, Linlithgow

The Crown Arms, 177-179 High Street, Linlithgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Houses, Main Street Linlithgow Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7114715πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Bridge Inn

Bridge Inn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

B981 Inverkeithing - geograph.org.uk - 7764450πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Burgh Arms

The Burgh Arms in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· Central Scotland

An StΓΉc

An StΓΉc β€” Named summit at 1118 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Philpstoun Bing?
South Philpstoun Bing is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH49 6RQ).
What is South Philpstoun Bing?
South Philpstoun Bing β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 113 m.
How do I get to South Philpstoun Bing?
The nearest railway station is Linlithgow, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH49 6RQ.
How do I get to South Philpstoun Bing?
The nearest railway station is Linlithgow, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH49 6RQ.