Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Bellscraigs Hill
In or near Carnwath.
Bellscraigs Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
M J Richardson — 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
- Carstairs · 8.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Bellscraigs Hill is a named hill or mountain in scotland central, 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
Bellscraigs Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It offers a range of outdoor activities and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for walking and hiking, attracting those interested in exploring the natural environment. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of Scottish hills, providing opportunities for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6636, -3.5490
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6LZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Carstairs — 8.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615168 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bellscraigs Hill?
- Bellscraigs Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6LZ).
- What is Bellscraigs Hill?
- Bellscraigs Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Bellscraigs Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Carstairs, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6LZ.
- How do I get to Bellscraigs Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6LZ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.