Black Hill (Midlothian) grid reference
Black Hill is a 501 m (1,644 ft) summit in Firth of Forth to the River Tweed, Midlothian, Scotland, listed as a Marilyn. Its summit grid reference is NT 18854 63190. The nearest postcode is EH26 0PP, 1.9 km away in the EH26 district.
Grid reference
NT 188 631
- 6-figure
- NT 188 631
- 8-figure
- NT 1885 6319
- 10-figure
- NT 18854 63190
- Lat/long
- 55.855049, -3.297815
- Lat/long (DMS)
- 55° 51′ 18.2″ N 003° 17′ 52.1″ W
- Eastings, northings
- 318854, 663190
- Height
- 501 m / 1,644 ft
- Lists
- Marilyns
Map of Black Hill
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Summit position and height from the Database of British and Irish Hills. Mountain weather changes fast: carry a map and compass, and in an emergency call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue, and read out your grid reference.
Nearby summits
- Scald Law579 m · 2.1 km south
- Allermuir Hill493 m · 4.9 km north-east
- East Cairn Hill567 m · 7.2 km south-west
- Arthur's Seat251 m · 13.1 km north-east
- Mendick Hill451 m · 14.3 km south-west
- Wether Law479 m · 14.8 km south
- Blackhope Scar652 m · 19.5 km south-east
- Black Mount516 m · 20.4 km south-west
Nearest postcode
EH26 0PP is the closest postcode to the summit, 1.9 km away. See the EH26 postcode district for the surrounding area.