Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Bankend Hill
In or near Cargenbridge.
Bankend Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 80 m.
David Dixon — 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 · 9.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Bankend Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 80 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bankend Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a range of walking trails and scenic views typical of the region's landscape. Visitors can expect a natural setting, suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature observation. The area is characterised by its rolling hills and diverse flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9972, -3.5250
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG1 4RR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 9.8 km
Sources
- osm: n2856713209 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Bankend Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Isle Tower, 400m NNE of Bankend
Literary houses · 0.9 km
Isle Tower
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Highmains Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Ward Law
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Caerlaverock Parish Church And Churchyard
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Ward Law
Vineyards · 1.2 km
Caerlaverock House
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Ward Law
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
prehistoric enclosure and roundhouse 360m WSW of Ward Law
Vineyards · 1.5 km
WWT Caerlaverock
Wildlife reserves · 2.2 km
Carlaverock Castle
Castles · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Bankend Bridge
Bankend Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Isle Tower, 400m NNE of Bankend
Isle Tower, 400m NNE of Bankend — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
Isle Tower
Isle Tower — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Highmains Hill
Highmains Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Ward Law
Ward Law — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Caerlaverock Parish Church And Churchyard
Caerlaverock Parish Church And Churchyard — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Bankend Hill
Places to stay
📷 3Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Comlongon Castle (Hotel)
Comlongon Castle (Hotel) — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Dumfries Caravan Park
Dumfries Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Marthrown of Mabie
Marthrown of Mabie — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
Marthrown of Mabie
Marthrown of Mabie — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Queensberry Bay Holiday Park
Queensberry Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Hoddom Castle Caravan Park & Campsite
Hoddom Castle Caravan Park & Campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Farmers Inn
The Farmers Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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
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.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bankend Hill?
- Bankend Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG1 4RR).
- What is Bankend Hill?
- Bankend Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 80 m.
- How do I get to Bankend Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG1 4RR.
- Is Bankend Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Bankend Hill is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Bankend Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG1 4RR. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.