Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Swordale Hill
In or near Evanton.
Swordale Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Richard Dorrell — 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
- Dingwall · 7.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Swordale Hill is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, 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
Swordale Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, with varying terrains that appeal to walkers and climbers. Visitors can expect scenic views and a sense of remoteness, characteristic of the Highland environment. Suitable for outdoor enthusiasts, it provides opportunities for exploration and appreciation of the natural surroundings.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6612, -4.4065
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV16 9XA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Dingwall — 7.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610741 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swordale Hill?
- Swordale Hill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV16 9XA).
- What is Swordale Hill?
- Swordale Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Swordale Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Dingwall, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV16 9XA.
- How do I get to Swordale Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Dingwall, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV16 9XA.