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Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands

The Black Spout

Free admission

The Black Spout is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

The Black Spout - geograph.org.uk - 7031639

N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station
Pitlochry · 1.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Black Spout is a named viewpoint in the Scottish Highlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 1.5 km away. Postcode area PH16.

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From the Wikipedia article

b Much of Scotland is mountainous; western areas of the Highlands enjoy a wet climate. The more steeply plunging west coast highland rivers in particular are home to countless waterfalls. Scotland has over 150 waterfalls, most are situated in the Highlands due to the landscape

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
56.6997, -3.7112
Postcode
PH16 5RB
Parliamentary constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens
Nearest railway station
Pitlochry1.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Black Spout?
The Black Spout is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH16 5RB).
Is The Black Spout free to visit?
Yes, The Black Spout is free to enter.
How do I get to The Black Spout?
The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH16 5RB.