Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Balraggan
Balraggan — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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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. Balraggan 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
Balraggan is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking and exploring the natural landscape. The area is known for its tranquillity, offering a retreat into nature away from urban centres.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0925, -4.5830
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 6SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610307 (CC BY 4.0)
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The Glen Green Trail
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The Green Torr
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Glentrool Camping & Caravan Site
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Garwall Hill
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Arroch Hill
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Waterfalls · Scottish Lowlands
Linn of Bargrennan
Linn of Bargrennan in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Balraggan
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Glentrool Camping & Caravan Site
Glentrool Camping & Caravan Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Barrhill Holiday Park
Barrhill Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Minigaff Youth Hostel
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📷 7Hotels · North West England
Cree Bridge House Hotel
Cree Bridge House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Balloch O' Dee
Balloch O' Dee — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Creebridge Caravan Park
Creebridge Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Craighlaw Arms, 23 Main Street, Kirkcowan
The Craighlaw Arms, 23 Main Street, Kirkcowan in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balraggan?
- Balraggan is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 6SZ).
- What is Balraggan?
- Balraggan — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Balraggan?
- Drivers can use postcode DG8 6SZ.
- How do I get to Balraggan?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 6SZ. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.