Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
The Nether Hill
In or near Edinburgh.
The Nether Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 237 m.
Iain Lees — 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
- Edinburgh Waverley · 2.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
The Nether Hill is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 237 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Place summary
The Nether Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the Southern Uplands and offers a range of hiking opportunities. Visitors can expect varied terrain and scenic views characteristic of the region. The mountain is suitable for those looking to explore the natural landscape of Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9426, -3.1621
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH16 5AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 2 km
Sources
- osm: n1386210844 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q24640631 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Nether Hill?
- The Nether Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH16 5AT).
- What is The Nether Hill?
- The Nether Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 237 m.
- How do I get to The Nether Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH16 5AT.
- How do I get to The Nether Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH16 5AT.