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Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Bennan of Kirkcalla

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Bennan of Kirkcalla — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

Old milestone - geograph.org.uk - 6628450

Chris Minto — 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
Barrhill · 9.9 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

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

Bennan of Kirkcalla is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable feature of the region. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain suitable for walking and exploring the natural environment. The area is popular among those seeking outdoor activities in a relatively untouched setting.

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Coordinates
55.0399, -4.6635
Postcode
DG8 6RY
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfries and Galloway
Nearest railway station
Barrhill9.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bennan of Kirkcalla?
Bennan of Kirkcalla is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 6RY).
What is Bennan of Kirkcalla?
Bennan of Kirkcalla — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Bennan of Kirkcalla?
The nearest railway station is Barrhill, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG8 6RY.
How do I get to Bennan of Kirkcalla?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 6RY. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.