Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Bishop Forest Hill
In or near Cargenbridge.
Bishop Forest Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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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. Bishop Forest 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
Bishop Forest Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a natural landscape characterised by rolling hills and woodland. Visitors can expect a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking and wildlife observation, in a tranquil setting. The area is typical of the scenic beauty found throughout the Lowlands, providing opportunities for exploration and appreciation of the local environment.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0978, -3.8052
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 9UE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- manual: geonames-12607985 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 4Public art & sculpture · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Military museums · Scottish Lowlands
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Where to eat & stay near Bishop Forest Hill
Places to stay
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Marthrown of Mabie
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishop Forest Hill?
- Bishop Forest Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 9UE).
- What is Bishop Forest Hill?
- Bishop Forest Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Bishop Forest Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode DG2 9UE.
- How do I get to Bishop Forest Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 9UE. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.