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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Benshaw Hill

🐾 Dog-friendly

Benshaw Hill β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 503 m.

Heather moorland on Middle Head - geograph.org.uk - 3794853

Alan O'Dowd β€” 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

Benshaw Hill is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 503 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Benshaw Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the Southern Uplands and offers a range of walking opportunities for those exploring the region. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, typical of the Scottish landscape. Visitors can expect a variety of trails suitable for different levels of walkers.

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Coordinates
55.5506, -3.4335
Postcode
ML12 6QL
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Benshaw Hill

Places to stay

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Biggar Caravan Park

Biggar Caravan Park β€” a campsite in scotland central.

The Elphinstone Hotel, Biggar - geograph.org.uk - 4642771πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Elphinstone Hotel

The Elphinstone Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

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Telephone Exchange - geograph.org.uk - 3303657πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Capperkirk

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Bowmuir Farm Holidays

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Tibbie Shiels

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Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Mount View Caravan Park

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Places to eat & drink

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Tower, Old Parish Church, Peebles - geograph.org.uk - 8087575πŸ“· 5

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The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles

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Restaurants Β· Scottish Lowlands

Horse Shoe Inn

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Benshaw Hill?
Benshaw Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6QL).
What is Benshaw Hill?
Benshaw Hill β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 503 m.
How do I get to Benshaw Hill?
Drivers can use postcode ML12 6QL.
How do I get to Benshaw Hill?
Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6QL. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.