Mountains & hills · North West England
Barr Hill
Barr Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Andy Farrington — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Barr 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
Barr Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its elevated position and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and exploration. The terrain is typical of the region, with a mix of natural features and varied wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9405, -4.4785
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 6AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611873 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Ninian's Well
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📷 3Distilleries · North West England
Crafty Distillery
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📷 5Castles · North West England
Machermore Castle
Machermore Castle — category B listed building-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Reformed Presbyterian Church, Princes Street, Newton Stewart
Reformed Presbyterian Church, Princes Street, Newton Stewart — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Penninghame War Memorial
Penninghame War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Barr Hill
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Creebridge Caravan Park
Creebridge Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Hotels · North West England
Cree Bridge House Hotel
Cree Bridge House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
Minigaff Youth Hostel
Minigaff Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Creetown Caravan Park
Creetown Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Castle Cary Holiday Park
Castle Cary Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Balloch O' Dee
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
17 North Main Street, Wigtown
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📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Craighlaw Arms, 23 Main Street, Kirkcowan
The Craighlaw Arms, 23 Main Street, Kirkcowan in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Harbour Inn, 18, 19 South Crescent, Garlieston
The Harbour Inn, 18, 19 South Crescent, Garlieston in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barr Hill?
- Barr Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 6AU).
- What is Barr Hill?
- Barr Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Barr Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode DG8 6AU.
- How do I get to Barr Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 6AU. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.