Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Turnhouse Hill
In or near Auchendinny.
Turnhouse Hill — Named summit at 506 m.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Turnhouse Hill is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 506 m.". Coordinates: 55.8507°, -3.2594°.
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Place summary
Turnhouse Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the Pentland Hills range, offering notable views of the surrounding landscape. The hill is a popular location for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8507, -3.2594
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH26 0PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill — 6.7 km
Sources
- osm: n289414378 (ODbL)
- commons: Turnhouse Hill - geograph.org.uk - 411952.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turnhouse Hill?
- Turnhouse Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH26 0PP).
- What is Turnhouse Hill?
- Turnhouse Hill — Named summit at 506 m.
- How do I get to Turnhouse Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH26 0PP.
- Is Turnhouse Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Turnhouse Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Turnhouse Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 0PP.