Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Butterhole Hill
In or near Cargenbridge.
Butterhole Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 215 m.
Richard Law — 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
- Dumfries · 7.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Butterhole Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 215 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Butterhole Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a distinctive landscape typical of the region, characterised by rolling hills and scenic views. The area offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural environment. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting, ideal for outdoor activities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0129, -3.6433
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 7.1 km
Sources
- osm: n8251806412 (ODbL)
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Places to eat & drink
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73-77 English Street, Dumfries
73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Butterhole Hill?
- Butterhole Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8HB).
- What is Butterhole Hill?
- Butterhole Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 215 m.
- How do I get to Butterhole Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG2 8HB.
- Is Butterhole Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Butterhole Hill is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Butterhole Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8HB.