Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Capelaw Hill
Capelaw Hill — Named summit at 454 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
- Wester Hailes · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Capelaw Hill is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 454 m.". Coordinates: 55.8804°, -3.2546°.
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Place summary
Capelaw Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the Pentland Hills range, known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The hill is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors interested in exploring the natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8804, -3.2546
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH13 0PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Nearest railway station
- Wester Hailes — 4.2 km
Sources
- osm: n289415129 (ODbL)
- commons: Capelaw Hill - geograph.org.uk - 1659224.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Capelaw Hill?
- Capelaw Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH13 0PB).
- Is Capelaw Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Capelaw Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Capelaw Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Wester Hailes, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH13 0PB.