Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Whinny Hill
In or near Edinburgh.
Whinny Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 178 m.
Richard Webb — 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
- Edinburgh Waverley · 2.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Whinny Hill is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 178 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Whinny Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is known for its scenic views and natural landscape. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and walking. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the Scottish Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9481, -3.1576
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH8 7JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 2.1 km
Sources
- osm: n390980594 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q12955835 (CC0)
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whinny Hill?
- Whinny Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH8 7JW).
- What is Whinny Hill?
- Whinny Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 178 m.
- How do I get to Whinny Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 2.1 km away. The nearest town is Edinburgh. Drivers can use postcode EH8 7JW.
- How do I get to Whinny Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH8 7JW.