Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Black Hill
In or near Kirkfieldbank.
Black Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Peter Wood — 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
- Lanark · 7.5 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 is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area attracts walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering various routes for hiking and exploration. The landscape features heather-covered slopes and open moorland, typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6104, -3.7294
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6FH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Lanark — 7.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613104 (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 6FH).
- 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 Lanark, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6FH.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Lanark, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6FH.