Place to visit
Trostan, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Trostan is a mountain in United Kingdom, at 550 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 17 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 55. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in United Kingdom · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Elevation
- 550 m
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 202 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 55.04571, -6.15536
What it is and where
Trostan is a mountain in United Kingdom, at 550 m above sea level. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 55.04571, -6.15536; the nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 202 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Trostan is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:29
- FebPossible9:22
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:50
- MayBest time15:53
- JunBest time17:04
- JulBest time16:35
- AugBest time14:44
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:08
- NovBetter not8:02
- DecPossible6:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 55. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to September | February to March, October and December |
| Mountains | April to September | February to March, October and December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Trostan has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Tievebulliagh402m high hill in Northern Ireland3.5 km
- Red Bay CastleCastle in Northern Ireland6.8 km
- Carra Castle, AntrimRuined castle in County Antrim, Northern Ireland12 km
- KnocklaydMountain in Northern Ireland14 km
- Glenarm CastleCountry house in Glenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland15 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Nature
- Ben Nevis: highest mountain of Great Britain
- Bristol Channel: major inlet in the island of Great Britain
- Hyde Park, London: Royal Park in London, England, UK
- Firth of Forth: estuary of Scotland's River Forth
- Lake District: mountainous region in North West England, UK
- Forth Bridge: railway bridge in eastern Scotland
Every United Kingdom place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Trostan?
It is a mountain in United Kingdom. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Trostan?
April to September. In June there are 17 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 55.
How do you get to Trostan?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 202 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tievebulliagh, Red Bay Castle, Carra Castle, Antrim. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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