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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Capel Hill

In or near Wanlockhead.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Capel Hill β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 521 m.

Capel Hill (Summit) - geograph.org.uk - 7867368

Raibeart MacAoidh β€” 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 Β· 7.2 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Capel Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 521 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Capel Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a variety of walking routes for visitors, providing opportunities for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills and scenic views typical of the region. This area is known for its natural beauty and tranquillity, making it a suitable destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Coordinates
55.3421, -3.7277
Postcode
DG3 5BS
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Nearest railway station
Glengonnar β€” 7.2 km

Sources

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Mountain passes Β· Scottish Lowlands

Dalveen Pass

Dalveen Pass β€” a mountain pass in scotland lowlands.

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Where to eat & stay near Capel Hill

Places to stay

The Road to Mennock - geograph.org.uk - 4641041πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Informal campsite- no facilities

Informal campsite- no facilities β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Road and Railway bridge near the site of the former Thornhill Railway Station - geograph.org.uk - 5547126πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

DL Tait Rural

DL Tait Rural β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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The Southern Upland Way near Rivox Moor - geograph.org.uk - 7659839πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Rivox Bunkhouse

Rivox Bunkhouse β€” a hostel in scotland lowlands.

β†— rivox.net
Penpont War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 5356216πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Penpont Caravan Site

Penpont Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Park Limekilns - geograph.org.uk - 7130274πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Oakbank Farm Campsite

Oakbank Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Minor road near Abington - geograph.org.uk - 3605283πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Mount View Caravan Park

Mount View Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

War Memorial, Leadhills - geograph.org.uk - 4642106πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Road bridge over the main line, Crawford - geograph.org.uk - 6199537πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Post Horn Hotel, Crawford

Post Horn Hotel, Crawford in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Central Kirkconnel - geograph.org.uk - 4670638πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Queensberry Arms Hotel

Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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The Auldgirth Inn - geograph.org.uk - 6979607πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Auldgirth Inn

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The Scrib Tree, Douglas - geograph.org.uk - 4112057πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Capel Hill?
Capel Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 5BS).
What is Capel Hill?
Capel Hill β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 521 m.
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.