Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Back Hill
In or near Locharbriggs.
Back Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Back Hill 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
Back Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its elevation and natural landscape, offering views typical of the region. The surrounding area features walking trails that allow for exploration of the local flora and fauna. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain, making it suitable for experienced walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1261, -3.5393
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 1SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 7.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610313 (CC BY 4.0)
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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 — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Back Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 7.2 km away. 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.