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Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Black Hill

In or near Newtown St Boswells.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Black Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 314 m.

Brocken Spectre on the Summit of Black Hill, Earlston - geograph.org.uk - 8033068

Iain Lees — 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
Tweedbank · 6.6 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Black Hill is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 314 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 central Scotland. It is known for its rugged terrain and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a range of walking trails suitable for varying levels of experience. The area is popular among hikers and offers opportunities for wildlife observation.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.6249, -2.6599
Postcode
TD4 6AA
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Nearest railway station
Tweedbank — 6.6 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Black Hill

Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Black Hill?
Black Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TD4 6AA).
What is Black Hill?
Black Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 314 m.
How do I get to Black Hill?
The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 6.6 km away. The nearest town is Newtown St Boswells. Drivers can use postcode TD4 6AA.
How do I get to Black Hill?
The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD4 6AA.