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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Brown Dod

In or near Leadhills.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Brown Dod β€” a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

Parallel vehicle tracks on Brown Dod - geograph.org.uk - 4715574

Alan O'Dowd β€” 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
Leadhills Β· 4.4 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Brown Dod 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

Brown Dod is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable feature in the region. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails suitable for different skill levels, offering opportunities for hiking and enjoying the natural landscape. The area is characterised by its rolling hills and expansive vistas typical of the Scottish countryside.

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Coordinates
55.4506, -3.7690
Postcode
ML12 6TB
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Nearest railway station
Leadhills β€” 4.4 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Brown Dod

Places to stay

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Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Mount View Caravan Park

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

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Collierhall Farm Caravan Site

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The Southern Upland Way near Rivox Moor - geograph.org.uk - 7659839πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Rivox Bunkhouse

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Road and Railway bridge near the site of the former Thornhill Railway Station - geograph.org.uk - 5547126πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

DL Tait Rural

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Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

New Lanark Mill Hotel

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Places to eat & drink

War Memorial, Leadhills - geograph.org.uk - 4642106πŸ“· 7

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Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills

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Post Horn Hotel, Crawford

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Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brown Dod?
Brown Dod is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6TB).
What is Brown Dod?
Brown Dod β€” a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Brown Dod?
The nearest railway station is Leadhills, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6TB.
How do I get to Brown Dod?
The nearest railway station is Leadhills, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6TB.