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Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Buckholm Hill

In or near Newtown St Boswells.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Buckholm Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.

Galashiels from the summit of Buckholm Hill 328m - geograph.org.uk - 8288900

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
Galashiels · 1.3 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

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

Buckholm Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It offers a range of outdoor activities suitable for walkers and climbers. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable landmark in the region. Visitors can expect various trails that cater to different skill levels.

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

Coordinates
55.6293, -2.8097
Postcode
TD1 2JW
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Nearest railway station
Galashiels1.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Distant Cheviot from the Triangulation pillar on Buckholm Hill - geograph.org.uk - 8288907📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Buckholm Hill

Buckholm Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 328 m.

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Buckholm Tower - geograph.org.uk - 8288920📷 3

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Buckholm Tower

Buckholm Tower — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Buckholm Tower - geograph.org.uk - 8288920📷 5

Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands

Buckholm Tower

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Ladhope Bridge

Ladhope Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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F. Cunningham Surfacing Ltd, Galashiels - geograph.org.uk - 6477515📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands

Borders Islamic Society

Borders Islamic Society — a church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Buckholm Hill

Places to stay

Cavorting Cow - geograph.org.uk - 1706498📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Kilnknowe Park Caravan Site

Kilnknowe Park Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.

Kingsknowe Hotel, Galashiels 1988 - geograph.org.uk - 4275442📷 7

Hotels · Scottish Lowlands

Kingsknowes Hotel

Kingsknowes Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

School building in Melrose - geograph.org.uk - 4778306📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Gibson Park Caravan Club Site

Gibson Park Caravan Club Site — a campsite in scotland central.

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Roxburghshire Townscape , Eildon Hill Haggis Tour, Melrose - geograph.org.uk - 3573041📷 5

Hotels · Scottish Lowlands

George and Abbotsford Hotel

George and Abbotsford Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

Window-box, Melrose High Street - geograph.org.uk - 5120180📷 5

Hotels · Scottish Lowlands

The Townhouse

The Townhouse — a hotel in scotland central.

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Roxburghshire Townscape , Lunchtime In Melrose - geograph.org.uk - 3572088📷 7

Hotels · Scottish Lowlands

Burt's Hotel

Burt's Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords

Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk

Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Shopkeepers of Peebles (2) - geograph.org.uk - 8304274📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles

The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Whinstone wall, Peebles - geograph.org.uk - 7955804📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles

Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles

The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Buckholm Hill?
Buckholm Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD1 2JW).
What is Buckholm Hill?
Buckholm Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
How do I get to Buckholm Hill?
The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD1 2JW.
How do I get to Buckholm Hill?
The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD1 2JW.