Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Black Hill
In or near Wanlockhead.
Black Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Alan O'Dowd — 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
- Sanquhar · 4.5 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 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 notable for its rugged terrain and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for hiking and outdoor activities, attracting those interested in exploring the natural beauty of Scotland. Visitors can expect a variety of trails suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4111, -3.9321
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG4 6EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Sanquhar — 4.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614979 (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 DG4 6EY).
- 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 Sanquhar, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG4 6EY.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG4 6EY.