Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Tomtain
In or near Twechar.
Tomtain — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Alan O'Dowd — 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
- Croy · 6.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Tomtain 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
Tomtain is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the picturesque landscape that characterises the region, offering a range of outdoor activities for visitors. The area is suitable for hiking and exploring the natural environment. The mountain provides scenic views and opportunities for wildlife observation, making it a notable feature of Scotland's varied terrain.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0085, -4.0540
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G65 0RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
- Nearest railway station
- Croy — 6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614907 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tomtain?
- Tomtain is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G65 0RY).
- What is Tomtain?
- Tomtain — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Tomtain?
- The nearest railway station is Croy, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode G65 0RY.
- How do I get to Tomtain?
- The nearest railway station is Croy, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G65 0RY.