Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Bar Hill
In or near Ecclefechan.
Bar Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Richard Webb — 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
- Lockerbie · 6.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Bar 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
Bar Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its elevation and the panoramic views it offers of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities, including hiking and nature walks, attracting those interested in exploring the natural beauty of Scotland. The terrain is characterised by its rolling hills and varied vegetation, typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0679, -3.3226
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 1AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie — 6.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615207 (CC BY 4.0)
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Lunelly Tower
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St Mungo's Church, church and graveyard
Historic churches · 2.9 km
Castlemilk Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.0 km
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Historic bridges · 3.0 km
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Kettleholm Bridge
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Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Driveway Bridge, Castlemilk
Driveway Bridge, Castlemilk — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
Buckiebank Plantation
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📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
St Mungo Parish Church, Kettleholm
St Mungo Parish Church, Kettleholm — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Lunelly Tower
Lunelly Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Gimmenbie Mains, Settlement
Gimmenbie Mains, Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Bar Hill
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Hoddom Castle Caravan Park & Campsite
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Cressfield Caravan Park
Cressfield Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Kings Arms Hotel
Kings Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Galabank Camping and Caravan Park
Galabank Camping and Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Farmers Inn
The Farmers Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Queensberry Arms Hotel
Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Bruce Arms Public House, 3 Castle Street, Lochmaben
Bruce Arms Public House, 3 Castle Street, Lochmaben in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
73-77 English Street, Dumfries
73-77 English Street, Dumfries 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.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bar Hill?
- Bar Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 1AH).
- What is Bar Hill?
- Bar Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Bar Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG11 1AH.
- How do I get to Bar Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 1AH.