Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Archibald Gair Head
In or near Leadhills.
Archibald Gair Head — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Leadhills · 9.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Archibald Gair Head is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Archibald Gair Head is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its elevation and offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors, including walking and climbing. The surrounding landscape features typical lowland scenery, providing a backdrop for exploration. This area is suitable for those seeking a natural environment with opportunities for recreation.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4109, -3.6077
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6GS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Leadhills — 9.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610038 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Archibald Gair Head?
- Archibald Gair Head is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6GS).
- What is Archibald Gair Head?
- Archibald Gair Head — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Archibald Gair Head?
- The nearest railway station is Leadhills, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6GS.
- How do I get to Archibald Gair Head?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6GS. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.