Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Archiebald Gair Head
In or near Leadhills.
Archiebald Gair Head — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 496 m.
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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
Archiebald Gair Head is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 496 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Archiebald Gair Head is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its distinctive landscape and elevation within the region. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the area, providing opportunities for walking and exploring the natural environment. The mountain is part of a broader network of hills and valleys that characterise the Lowlands, offering a range of outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4109, -3.6074
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6GS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Leadhills — 9.7 km
Sources
- osm: n620666324 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Archiebald Gair Head?
- Archiebald Gair Head is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6GS).
- What is Archiebald Gair Head?
- Archiebald Gair Head — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 496 m.
- How do I get to Archiebald Gair Head?
- The nearest railway station is Leadhills, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6GS.
- How do I get to Archiebald Gair Head?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6GS. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.