Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Auchenfad Hill
In or near Cargenbridge.
Auchenfad Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 215 m.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 7.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Auchenfad Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 215 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Auchenfad Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, with opportunities for hiking and exploration. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and varied terrain, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect scenic views and a tranquil environment.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0115, -3.6460
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 7.3 km
Sources
- osm: n8251826002 (ODbL)
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Places to eat & drink
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73-77 English Street, Dumfries
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Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auchenfad Hill?
- Auchenfad Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8EG).
- What is Auchenfad Hill?
- Auchenfad Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 215 m.
- How do I get to Auchenfad Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG2 8EG.
- Is Auchenfad Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Auchenfad Hill is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Auchenfad Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8EG.