Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Blackcock Hill
In or near Newtown St Boswells.
Blackcock Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
M J Richardson — 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
- Galashiels · 5.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Blackcock 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
Blackcock Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. As part of the Southern Uplands, it offers opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and diverse wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6602, -2.7804
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD1 2PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels — 5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615172 (CC BY 4.0)
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Tim Stead Memorial
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📷 5Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Langshaw Tower and associated structures
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Langshaw Tower
Langshaw Tower — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Colmslie Tower
Colmslie Tower — a literary house museum in scotland central.
📷 5Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Hillslap Tower
Hillslap Tower — a literary house museum in scotland central.
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Mosshouses Moor
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Where to eat & stay near Blackcock Hill
Places to stay
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Kilnknowe Park Caravan Site
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Gibson Park Caravan Club Site
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackcock Hill?
- Blackcock Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD1 2PZ).
- What is Blackcock Hill?
- Blackcock Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Blackcock Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD1 2PZ.
- How do I get to Blackcock Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD1 2PZ.