Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
West Mains Hill
In or near Newtyle.
West Mains Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Mike Pennington — 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
- Invergowrie · 8.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. West Mains Hill 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
West Mains Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and elevated views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities, including hiking and climbing, offering visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty of the Highlands. The mountain's remote setting provides a tranquil environment for those seeking to explore Scotland's wilderness.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5260, -3.1148
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD3 0QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Invergowrie — 8.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610286 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Mains Hill?
- West Mains Hill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD3 0QW).
- What is West Mains Hill?
- West Mains Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to West Mains Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Invergowrie, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD3 0QW.
- How do I get to West Mains Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD3 0QW. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.