Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Cairn Hill
In or near Wanlockhead.
Cairn Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 451 m.
Alan O'Dowd — 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
- Glengonnar · 7.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Cairn Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 451 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Cairn Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. The area is characterised by its rolling hills and scenic landscapes. It offers opportunities for walking and outdoor activities, appealing to those seeking a natural retreat. The terrain is suitable for various skill levels, making it accessible for a wide range of visitors.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3439, -3.8119
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 5BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar — 7 km
Sources
- osm: n13816084043 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairn Hill?
- Cairn Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 5BZ).
- What is Cairn Hill?
- Cairn Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 451 m.
- How do I get to Cairn Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG3 5BZ.
- How do I get to Cairn Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 5BZ.