Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Woodhead
In or near Garnkirk.
Woodhead — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 105 m.
Robert Murray — 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
- Stepps · 1.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Woodhead is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 105 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Woodhead is a mountain located in central Scotland. It features rugged terrain typical of the region's landscape. Visitors can expect a challenging environment suited for experienced walkers and climbers. The area is characterised by scenic views and natural beauty, appealing to those interested in outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8940, -4.1204
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G69 9HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
- Nearest railway station
- Stepps — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: n269587814 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near Woodhead
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodhead?
- Woodhead is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G69 9HZ).
- What is Woodhead?
- Woodhead — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 105 m.
- How do I get to Woodhead?
- The nearest railway station is Stepps, about 1.3 km away. The nearest town is Garnkirk. Drivers can use postcode G69 9HZ.
- How do I get to Woodhead?
- The nearest railway station is Stepps, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G69 9HZ.