Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Capel Hill
In or near Wanlockhead.
Capel 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
- Glengonnar · 7.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Capel 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
Capel Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a distinctive landscape typical of the region, characterised by rolling hills and expansive views. The area is suitable for various outdoor activities, including walking and hiking, appealing to those interested in exploring Scotland's natural scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3422, -3.7282
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 5BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar — 7.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616623 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Capel Hill?
- Capel Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 5BS).
- What is Capel Hill?
- Capel Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Capel Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG3 5BS.
- How do I get to Capel Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 5BS.