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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Buchan Hill

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Buchan Hill β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 493 m.

Hill slopes descending from southern knoll of Buchan Hill. - geograph.org.uk - 6730283

Trevor Littlewood 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)
  • Dog-friendly

About

Buchan Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 493 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Buchan Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature observation. Visitors can expect a mix of challenging paths and more accessible routes, catering to various levels of outdoor experience.

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Coordinates
55.1082, -4.4646
Postcode
DG8 6FA
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

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Hill slopes descending from southern knoll of Buchan Hill. - geograph.org.uk - 6730283πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Buchan Hill

Buchan Hill β€” a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Path beside Loch Valley - geograph.org.uk - 2941248πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Meaul

Meaul β€” a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Above Buchan Burn - geograph.org.uk - 462855πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· Scottish Lowlands

Bill McDonald Memorial

Bill McDonald Memorial β€” a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Loch ValleyπŸ“· 3

Natural landmarks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Loch Valley

Loch Valley β€” lake in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK, outflows via Gairland and Glenhead Burns to Loch Trool.

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Buchan Waterfall

Waterfalls Β· Scottish Lowlands

Buchan Waterfall

Buchan Waterfall in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Loch NeldrickenπŸ“· 3

Natural landmarks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Loch Neldricken

Loch Neldricken β€” lake in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK, outflows south via Mid Burn to Loch Valley.

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Where to eat & stay near Buchan Hill

Places to stay

The road to Glentrool Village - geograph.org.uk - 2961869πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Glentrool Camping & Caravan Site

Glentrool Camping & Caravan Site β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Along Millcroft Road. Minnigaff - geograph.org.uk - 3740429πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· North West England

Minigaff Youth Hostel

Minigaff Youth Hostel β€” a hostel in scotland lowlands.

β†— syha.org.uk
Millcroft Road at the junction with the B7079 - geograph.org.uk - 2520887πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· North West England

Cree Bridge House Hotel

Cree Bridge House Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Bruce Place, Creebridge - geograph.org.uk - 2371112πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North West England

Creebridge Caravan Park

Creebridge Caravan Park β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ creebridgecaravanpark.co.uk
Part of the car park at the Otter Pool - geograph.org.uk - 2752918πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Otter Pool "Stay the night"

Otter Pool "Stay the night" β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

β†— forestryandland.gov.scot
Loch Doon and Carrick Forest Drive at entrance to camping site at Macnabstone - geograph.org.uk - 5174752πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Loch Doon Caravan Park

Loch Doon Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

Main Street, Kirkcowan - geograph.org.uk - 2365828πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Craighlaw Arms, 23 Main Street, Kirkcowan

The Craighlaw Arms, 23 Main Street, Kirkcowan in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Dalmellington Inn - geograph.org.uk - 2751520πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Doon Tavern, High Street, Dalmellington

Doon Tavern, High Street, Dalmellington in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Ard Beinn

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

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Beinn BharrainπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Beinn Bharrain

Beinn Bharrain β€” Named summit at 717 m.

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Beinn BheigeirπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Beinn Bheigeir

Beinn Bheigeir β€” Named summit at 491 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Buchan Hill?
Buchan Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 6FA).
What is Buchan Hill?
Buchan Hill β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 493 m.
How do I get to Buchan Hill?
Drivers can use postcode DG8 6FA.
How do I get to Buchan Hill?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 6FA. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.