Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Black Hill
In or near Leadhills.
Black Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
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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. 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 known for its rugged terrain and offers various walking trails for hikers. The area provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable feature in the region's topography. Visitors can expect a remote and natural setting, ideal for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5005, -3.7354
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6FQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609631 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Hill?
- Black Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6FQ).
- What is Black Hill?
- Black Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6FQ.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6FQ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.