Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Wester Leochel Hill
In or near Tarland.
Wester Leochel Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Stanley Howe — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Wester Leochel 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
Wester Leochel Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. This prominent feature offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable point for outdoor enthusiasts. The area is characterised by rugged terrain and natural beauty, typical of the Highlands, attracting hikers and nature lovers. Visitors can expect a remote setting, ideal for exploring Scotland's varied topography.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1786, -2.7723
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB33 8LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612904 (CC BY 4.0)
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Literary houses · 3.0 km
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Craigievar Castle
Castles · 3.3 km
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St Marnoch's Church
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📷 3📷 5Where to eat & stay near Wester Leochel Hill
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wester Leochel Hill?
- Wester Leochel Hill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB33 8LS).
- What is Wester Leochel Hill?
- Wester Leochel Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Wester Leochel Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode AB33 8LS.
- How do I get to Wester Leochel Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB33 8LS. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.