Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
The Saddle
In or near Garelochhead.
The Saddle — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Chris Wimbush — 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
- Garelochhead · 6.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. The Saddle 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 Saddle is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its distinctive shape and offers challenging hiking opportunities. The summit provides expansive views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The area is characterised by rugged terrain and natural beauty, typical of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1320, -4.8563
- Nearest railway station
- Garelochhead — 6.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609979 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Saddle?
- The Saddle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is The Saddle?
- The Saddle — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to The Saddle?
- The nearest railway station is Garelochhead, about 6.1 km away. Its coordinates are 56.1320°, -4.8563°.
- How do I get to The Saddle?
- The nearest railway station is Garelochhead, about 6.1 km away.