Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Carruchan Hill
In or near Cargenbridge.
Carruchan Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Darrin Antrobus — 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 · 3.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Carruchan 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
Carruchan Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a prominent summit that offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and diverse wildlife, making it suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and birdwatching. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the region, ideal for those seeking a challenging walk in a tranquil setting.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0433, -3.6302
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8LZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 3.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615107 (CC BY 4.0)
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Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
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Castles · 2.3 km
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Places to eat & drink
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The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
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Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carruchan Hill?
- Carruchan Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8LZ).
- What is Carruchan Hill?
- Carruchan Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Carruchan Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG2 8LZ.
- How do I get to Carruchan Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8LZ.