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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Bank Hill

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Bank Hill β€” a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

Track with cattle grid to Glenglass - geograph.org.uk - 5546891

Peter Wood β€” 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
Kirkconnel Β· 6.0 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Bank 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

Bank Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking and nature observation. The area is characterised by its scenic views and diverse wildlife, typical of the region's landscape. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment suitable for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers.

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Coordinates
55.3406, -4.0461
Nearest railway station
Kirkconnel β€” 6 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Bank Hill

Places to stay

The Road to Mennock - geograph.org.uk - 4641041πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Informal campsite- no facilities

Informal campsite- no facilities β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Penpont War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 5356216πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Penpont Caravan Site

Penpont Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ penpontholidaypark.co.uk
Road and Railway bridge near the site of the former Thornhill Railway Station - geograph.org.uk - 5547126πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

DL Tait Rural

DL Tait Rural β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ dltaitruralenterprises.com
Loch Doon and Carrick Forest Drive at entrance to camping site at Macnabstone - geograph.org.uk - 5174752πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Loch Doon Caravan Park

Loch Doon Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

Central Kirkconnel - geograph.org.uk - 4670638πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Queensberry Arms Hotel

Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Cumnock Old Church - geograph.org.uk - 4109899πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Sun Inn, 23 The Square, Cumnock

The Sun Inn, 23 The Square, Cumnock in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

War Memorial, Leadhills - geograph.org.uk - 4642106πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Dalmellington Inn - geograph.org.uk - 2751520πŸ“· 5

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Doon Tavern, High Street, Dalmellington

Doon Tavern, High Street, Dalmellington in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Over Fork Over, Ochiltree - geograph.org.uk - 3807829πŸ“· 7

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Commercial Inn, 1-3 Mill Street, Ochiltree

Commercial Inn, 1-3 Mill Street, Ochiltree in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bank Hill?
Bank Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
What is Bank Hill?
Bank Hill β€” a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Bank Hill?
The nearest railway station is Kirkconnel, about 6.0 km away. Its coordinates are 55.3406Β°, -4.0461Β°.
How do I get to Bank Hill?
The nearest railway station is Kirkconnel, about 6.0 km away.