Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Auchenknight Ridge
Auchenknight Ridge — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Bob Peace — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Auchenknight Ridge 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
Auchenknight Ridge is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. This ridge offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, characterised by its rolling hills and scenic views. It is suitable for walking and outdoor activities, attracting those interested in exploring the natural beauty of Scotland's lowland terrain. The area provides opportunities for various levels of hiking and is an appealing destination for nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2574, -3.8273
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 4AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613140 (CC BY 4.0)
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St Geoffery's Bridge
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Auchenbainzie Hill
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Drumlanrig, Roman fort and annexe
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📷 4Castles · Scottish Lowlands
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Where to eat & stay near Auchenknight Ridge
Places to stay
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📷 3Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auchenknight Ridge?
- Auchenknight Ridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 4AE).
- What is Auchenknight Ridge?
- Auchenknight Ridge — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Auchenknight Ridge?
- Drivers can use postcode DG3 4AE.
- How do I get to Auchenknight Ridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 4AE. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.