Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Back Hill
In or near Locharbriggs.
Back Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 223 m.
Steven Brown — 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 · 7.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Back Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 223 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Back Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. This peak is characterised by its rugged terrain and picturesque views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and climbing, in a setting that showcases the natural beauty of the region. The area is suitable for both experienced adventurers and those looking for a leisurely day in the hills.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1261, -3.5392
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 1SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 7.2 km
Sources
- osm: n2856803267 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Back Hill?
- Back Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 1SH).
- What is Back Hill?
- Back Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 223 m.
- How do I get to Back Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 7.2 km away. The nearest town is Locharbriggs. Drivers can use postcode DG11 1SH.
- How do I get to Back Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 1SH.