Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Thornliemuir
In or near Neilston.
Thornliemuir — a hill or mountain in scotland central.

Richard Sutcliffe — 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
- Neilston · 2.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Thornliemuir is a named hill or mountain in scotland central, 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
Thornliemuir is a mountain located in central Scotland. It offers rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a variety of walking and climbing opportunities, suitable for different skill levels. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7996, -4.4504
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA2 8UY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- Nearest railway station
- Neilston — 2.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615049 (CC BY 4.0)
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Craigie Linn
Waterfalls · 1.8 km

Cowden Hall
Gardens · 1.8 km

Macdonald's Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km

Neilston Parish Church, Main Street, Neilston
Historic churches · 2.2 km

Neilston War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km

3rd Renfrew Volunteers, South African War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km

John Robertson Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km

Neilston
Towns & cities · 2.4 km

Gleniffer Braes
Parks · 2.6 km

Neilston Cemetery
Cemeteries · 2.6 km

Stanely Castle
Castles · 2.7 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornliemuir?
- Thornliemuir is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA2 8UY).
- What is Thornliemuir?
- Thornliemuir — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Thornliemuir?
- The nearest railway station is Neilston, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA2 8UY.
- How do I get to Thornliemuir?
- The nearest railway station is Neilston, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA2 8UY.