Waterfalls · North West England
Backburn waterfall
Backburn waterfall — waterfall in scotland lowlands.
Ann Cook — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
Backburn waterfall is a waterfall located in scotland lowlands. A British waterfall recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in upland country where rivers cross resistant rock.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Backburn Waterfall is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This natural feature offers a scenic view of cascading water amidst the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a tranquil atmosphere, ideal for photography and nature observation. The area is accessible for those interested in exploring the local flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8851, -3.7017
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG5 4PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: n8465615171 (ODbL)
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Historic bridges · 2.9 km
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Archaeological sites · 3.0 km
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Sandyhills Bay Caravan Park
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Bainloch Hill
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Colvend Golf Course
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Where to eat & stay near Backburn waterfall
Places to stay
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Sandyhills Bay Caravan Park
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Islecroft Caravan & Camping Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Old Smugglers Inn, 13 Main Street, 9, Auchencairn
The Old Smugglers Inn, 13 Main Street, 9, Auchencairn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
73-77 English Street, Dumfries
73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Backburn waterfall?
- Backburn waterfall is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG5 4PA).
- What is Backburn waterfall?
- Backburn waterfall — waterfall in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Backburn waterfall?
- Drivers can use postcode DG5 4PA.
- Is Backburn waterfall a protected site?
- Yes — Backburn waterfall is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Backburn waterfall?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG5 4PA. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.