Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Black Hill
In or near Wanlockhead.
Black Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Raibeart MacAoidh — 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
- Glengonnar · 7.7 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 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
Black Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and wildlife observation, attracting both casual walkers and experienced climbers. Visitors can expect varied landscapes and a chance to explore the natural beauty of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3342, -3.7441
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 5BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar — 7.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610653 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Hill?
- Black Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 5BP).
- What is Black Hill?
- Black Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG3 5BP.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 5BP.