Earl's Seat facts for kids
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Earl's Seat
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 578 m (1,896 ft) |
| Prominence | 511 m (1,677 ft) |
| Listing | Marilyn |
| Geography | |
| Location | East Dunbartonshire / Stirling, Scotland |
| Parent range | Campsie Fells |
| OS grid | NS570838 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 57, 64 |
Earl's Seat is the highest hill in the Campsie Fells. It stands tall at 578 meters (about 1,896 feet) above sea level. This impressive hill is located in central Scotland.
Earl's Seat sits right on the border between two areas: Stirlingshire and East Dunbartonshire. It's part of a high, flat area in the middle of the Campsie Fells. You can find it above the village of Strathblane. At its very top, there's a special marker called a trig point.
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Exploring Earl's Seat
Earl's Seat is a popular spot for hikers. It offers amazing views of the surrounding Scottish landscape. Climbing to the top is a rewarding adventure.
How Tall is Earl's Seat?
Earl's Seat reaches a height of 578 meters. To give you an idea, that's almost as tall as two Eiffel Towers stacked on top of each other! Its height makes it the tallest point in the entire Campsie Fells range.
What is a Trig Point?
When you reach the summit of Earl's Seat, you'll see a trig point. This is a special concrete pillar. It was once used by mapmakers to help create accurate maps of the area. They would use these points to measure distances and heights very precisely. Today, they are often used by hikers as a clear sign of the mountain's peak.
What are the Campsie Fells?
Earl's Seat is part of a mountain range called the Campsie Fells. The Campsie Fells are a group of hills in central Scotland. They stretch for about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from west to east. These hills were formed by ancient volcanoes. Over millions of years, weather and ice wore them down into the rounded shapes we see today.
The Campsie Fells are known for their beautiful scenery. They have rolling hills, deep glens (valleys), and sparkling streams. Many people visit them for walking, cycling, and enjoying nature.
What is a Marilyn?
Earl's Seat is listed as a Marilyn. This is a special term used in the United Kingdom and Ireland. A Marilyn is a hill or mountain that has a "prominence" of at least 150 meters (about 492 feet).
- Prominence means how much a hill rises above the lowest point connecting it to any higher ground.
- Think of it like this: if you were to walk from Earl's Seat to any higher hill, the lowest point you would have to cross would be at least 150 meters lower than Earl's Seat's summit.
- This makes Marilyns stand out clearly from the surrounding landscape. They are often very noticeable hills.
Being a Marilyn means Earl's Seat is a significant and distinct peak. It's not just a small bump on a larger mountain.
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