Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Black Hill
In or near Newtown St Boswells.
Black Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Iain Lees — 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
- Tweedbank · 6.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Black 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
Black Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the Southern Uplands and offers various walking opportunities for hikers. The area is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6249, -2.6598
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD4 6AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Tweedbank — 6.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12607998 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Hill?
- Black Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD4 6AA).
- What is Black Hill?
- Black Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD4 6AA.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD4 6AA.