Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Cairngryffe Hill (quarried)
In or near Carstairs.
Cairngryffe Hill (quarried) — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
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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
- Carstairs · 4.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Cairngryffe Hill (quarried) 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
Cairngryffe Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is notable for its quarried landscape, which reflects the area's geological history and resource extraction. The hill offers a rugged terrain that is typical of the region, providing opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and exploration. Visitors can expect a mix of natural beauty and evidence of past quarrying operations.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6521, -3.6836
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML11 8SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Carstairs — 4.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609228 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairngryffe Hill (quarried)?
- Cairngryffe Hill (quarried) is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML11 8SL).
- What is Cairngryffe Hill (quarried)?
- Cairngryffe Hill (quarried) — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Cairngryffe Hill (quarried)?
- The nearest railway station is Carstairs, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML11 8SL.
- How do I get to Cairngryffe Hill (quarried)?
- The nearest railway station is Carstairs, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML11 8SL.