Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Black Hill
In or near Wanlockhead.
Black Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 550 m.
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
- Glengonnar · 0.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Black Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 550 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 is known for its distinctive profile and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers various walking trails for outdoor enthusiasts, providing opportunities for hiking and exploration. The mountain's elevation and terrain attract visitors seeking both adventure and a connection to nature.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4060, -3.7786
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- ML12 6UR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: n308086378 (ODbL)
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Wanlockhead Beam Engine
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Wanlockhead Church, Church Street, Wanlockhead
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Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway
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Straitstep Mine Adit
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Entrance to Lochnell Mine - Lochnell Vein
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Hill?
- Black Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6UR).
- What is Black Hill?
- Black Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 550 m.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6UR.
- How do I get to Black Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6UR.