Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Broken Back
Broken Back — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Graham Hewitt — 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)
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Broken Back 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
Broken Back is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, appealing to hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area features varied terrain and scenic views, making it suitable for a range of walking trails. Visitors can expect a natural setting that showcases the distinct geography of the Scottish Lowlands.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3480, -3.3344
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616649 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broken Back?
- Broken Back is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Broken Back?
- Broken Back — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Broken Back?
- Its coordinates are 55.3480°, -3.3344°.