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Mountains & hills · Central Scotland

The Rocking Stone

In or near Ballinluig.

🐾 Dog-friendly

The Rocking Stone — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 315 m.

Cave Pass path - geograph.org.uk - 8184870

Richard Webb — 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
Dunkeld and Birnam · 2.9 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Rocking Stone is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 315 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

The Rocking Stone is a notable geological feature located in the Scottish Highlands. This large boulder is known for its ability to rock when pushed, making it a point of interest for visitors. The surrounding area offers rugged mountain scenery typical of the Highlands, appealing to those interested in outdoor activities and natural landmarks.

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

Coordinates
56.5767, -3.6083
Postcode
PH8 0HU
Parliamentary constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens
Nearest railway station
Dunkeld and Birnam — 2.9 km

Sources

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Atholl Hill Descent

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Where to eat & stay near The Rocking Stone

Places to stay

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Erigmore Leisure Park

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Quarryhill Caravan and Motorhome Site

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Campsites · Scottish Highlands

Grandtully Station Campsite

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Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Corriefodly Holiday Park

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Rocking Stone?
The Rocking Stone is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PH8 0HU).
What is The Rocking Stone?
The Rocking Stone — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 315 m.
How do I get to The Rocking Stone?
The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 2.9 km away. The nearest town is Ballinluig. Drivers can use postcode PH8 0HU.
How do I get to The Rocking Stone?
The nearest railway station is Dunkeld and Birnam, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH8 0HU.