Notable viewpoint · Midlothian, Scotland
Hare Hill
Hare Hill is a viewpoint in Midlothian, Scotland.
Hare Hill: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Hare Hill
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Hare Hill — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 55.84349, -3.32323. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Hare Hill
- Bavelaw Castle · fort · City of Edinburgh · ~1 km · Must-see
- Scald Law · viewpoint · Midlothian · ~3 km · Must-see
- Carnethy Hill · viewpoint · Midlothian · ~4 km · Must-see
- Glencorse Reservoir · lake · Midlothian · ~6 km · Must-see
- Brunston Castle · fort · Midlothian · ~6 km · Must-see
- East Cairn Hill · viewpoint · City of Edinburgh · ~6 km · Must-see
- Penicuik House · fort · Midlothian · ~7 km · Must-see
- Cauldstane Slap · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~8 km · Must-see
- West Cairn Hill · viewpoint · West Lothian · ~9 km · Must-see
- Cairns Castle · fort · West Lothian · ~10 km · Must-see
- Colinton Parish Church · church · City of Edinburgh · ~10 km · Must-see
- Oldwoodhouselee Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~11 km · Must-see
- Jupiter Artland · museum · City of Edinburgh · ~12 km · Must-see
- Craiglockhart Castle · fort · City of Edinburgh · ~12 km · Must-see
- Roslin Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~13 km · Must-see
- Easter Craiglockhart Hill · viewpoint · City of Edinburgh · ~13 km · Must-see
- Saughton Park · park · City of Edinburgh · ~14 km · Must-see
- Corstorphine Old Parish Church · church · City of Edinburgh · ~14 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Hare Hill
- Scald Law · viewpoint · Midlothian · ~3 km · Must-see
- Carnethy Hill · viewpoint · Midlothian · ~4 km · Must-see
- East Cairn Hill · viewpoint · City of Edinburgh · ~6 km · Must-see
- Cauldstane Slap · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~8 km · Must-see
- West Cairn Hill · viewpoint · West Lothian · ~9 km · Must-see
- Easter Craiglockhart Hill · viewpoint · City of Edinburgh · ~13 km · Must-see
- Blackford Hill · viewpoint · City of Edinburgh · ~15 km · Must-see
- Corstorphine Hill · viewpoint · City of Edinburgh · ~15 km · Must-see
- Dechmont Law · viewpoint · West Lothian · ~20 km · Must-see
- Cockleroy · viewpoint · West Lothian · ~28 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Hare Hill yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Hare Hill?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Hare Hill?
Nearby: Bavelaw Castle (fort, 1 km), Scald Law (viewpoint, 3 km), Carnethy Hill (viewpoint, 4 km), Glencorse Reservoir (lake, 6 km), Brunston Castle (fort, 6 km), East Cairn Hill (viewpoint, 6 km).
Is Hare Hill worth visiting?
Hare Hill is listed as a notable viewpoint in Scotland on Spotwander.