Where is The Mound' Planespotting viewpoint?

The Mound' Planespotting viewpoint is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH28 8TB).

How do I get to The Mound' Planespotting viewpoint?

The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Gateway, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH28 8TB.

Is The Mound' Planespotting viewpoint free to visit?

Yes, The Mound' Planespotting viewpoint is free to enter.

How do I get to The Mound' Planespotting viewpoint?

The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Gateway, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH28 8TB.

Viewpoints · Central Scotland

The Mound' Planespotting viewpoint

In or near Ratho Station.

Free admission

The Mound' Planespotting viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Edinburgh Airport - geograph.org.uk - 3248593 — Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 20 min–45 min
Best time of year: Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station: Edinburgh Gateway · 4.1 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

The Mound' Planespotting viewpoint is a named viewpoint in central Scotland, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Edinburgh West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Gateway, about 4.1 km away. Postcode area EH28.

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Place summary

The Mound Planespotting viewpoint is located in central Scotland, postcode EH28. This site offers an unobstructed vantage point for observing aircraft, making it a popular location for aviation enthusiasts.

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

Coordinates: 55.9425, -3.3855
District: City of Edinburgh
Postcode: EH28 8TB
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh West
Nearest railway station: Edinburgh Gateway — 4.1 km

Sources

osm: n9429168967 (ODbL)

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