Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Temple Hill
In or near Kirknewton.
Temple Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Jim Smillie — 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
- Kirknewton · 5.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Temple 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
Temple Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the Southern Uplands and offers various walking trails for outdoor enthusiasts. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it suitable for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. The mountain provides opportunities for wildlife observation and enjoying the natural landscape typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8372, -3.4203
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH27 8ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Livingston
- Nearest railway station
- Kirknewton — 5.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6544600 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Temple Hill?
- Temple Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH27 8ES).
- What is Temple Hill?
- Temple Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Temple Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Kirknewton, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH27 8ES.
- How do I get to Temple Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Kirknewton, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH27 8ES.