Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Black Hill
In or near Wanlockhead.
Black Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 549 m.
David Purchase — 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 · 1.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Black Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 549 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Black Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors, including hiking and climbing, with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and natural beauty, making it a notable feature of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3918, -3.7893
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- ML12 6UH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: n1345947354 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Hill?
- Black Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6UH).
- What is Black Hill?
- Black Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 549 m.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6UH.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6UH.