Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Burnswark Hill
In or near Ecclefechan.
Burnswark Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie · 5.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Burnswark Hill 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
Burnswark Hill is a prominent mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features significant archaeological remains, including ancient fortifications. The hill offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable landmark in the area. It is an ideal location for walking and exploring the natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0953, -3.2783
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 3JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie — 5.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609325 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burnswark Hill?
- Burnswark Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 3JJ).
- What is Burnswark Hill?
- Burnswark Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Burnswark Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG11 3JJ.
- How do I get to Burnswark Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 3JJ.