Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
The Soldier's Leap
In or near Killiecrankie.
The Soldier's Leap is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Helmut Zozmann — 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
- Pitlochry · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Soldier's Leap is a named viewpoint in the Scottish Highlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 5.1 km away. Postcode area PH16.
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Place summary
The Soldier's Leap is a viewpoint located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PH16. It is renowned for its dramatic scenery and historical significance. The site is associated with the story of a soldier who leapt from a cliff to escape pursuing enemies.
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- Coordinates
- 56.7423, -3.7751
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH16 5LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Pitlochry — 5.1 km
Sources
- osm: n287943946 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
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Killiecrankie
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Bridge Over River Garry, Killiecrankie
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Pass of Killiecrankie
Caves · 0.5 km
Tom Dubh
Mountains & hills · 0.6 km
church 100m WSW of Old Faskally Farm
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Viscount Dundee Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Claverhouse's Stone, standing stone 200m S of House of Urrard
Windmills · 0.9 km
Balfour Stone
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Craig Fonvuick
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
House of Urrard
Manor houses · 1.1 km
Pass of Killiecrankie
Mountain passes · 1.1 km
Nearby
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Bridge Over River Garry, Killiecrankie
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📷 4Caves · Scottish Highlands
Pass of Killiecrankie
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Tom Dubh
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church 100m WSW of Old Faskally Farm
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Where to eat & stay near The Soldier's Leap
Places to stay
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Faskally Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
River Tilt Park
River Tilt Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Pitlochry Backpackers Hotel
Pitlochry Backpackers Hotel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Pitlochry Youth Hostel
Pitlochry Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Knockendarroch
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Places to eat & drink
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Dundarach Hotel, Perth Road
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Balnaguard Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Soldier's Leap?
- The Soldier's Leap is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH16 5LQ).
- What is The Soldier's Leap?
- The Soldier's Leap is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Soldier's Leap?
- The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH16 5LQ.
- Is The Soldier's Leap free to visit?
- Yes, The Soldier's Leap is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Soldier's Leap?
- The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH16 5LQ.