Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Birny Hills
In or near Dalmuir.
Birny Hills — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
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
- Kilpatrick · 5.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Birny Hills 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
Birny Hills is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is known for its rugged terrain and natural beauty, offering visitors a range of outdoor activities. The area is suitable for hiking and exploring, making it a popular destination for those interested in Scotland's landscape. The mountain provides panoramic views of the surrounding region, attracting nature enthusiasts and walkers alike.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9621, -4.4100
- District
- West Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G81 5QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Kilpatrick — 5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611804 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birny Hills?
- Birny Hills is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G81 5QB).
- What is Birny Hills?
- Birny Hills — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Birny Hills?
- The nearest railway station is Kilpatrick, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode G81 5QB.
- How do I get to Birny Hills?
- The nearest railway station is Kilpatrick, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G81 5QB.