Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
The Bochel
In or near Tomintoul.
The Bochel — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. The Bochel 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
The Bochel is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a challenging environment suitable for experienced hikers, with various routes offering different perspectives of the surrounding landscape. The area's natural beauty is complemented by its remote setting, making it a distinctive feature of the Scottish Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2934, -3.2751
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB37 9JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
Sources
- manual: geonames-12607929 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Bochel?
- The Bochel is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB37 9JP).
- What is The Bochel?
- The Bochel — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to The Bochel?
- Drivers can use postcode AB37 9JP.
- How do I get to The Bochel?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB37 9JP. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency.