Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Castle Hill
In or near Leadhills.
Castle 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
- Leadhills · 9.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Castle 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
Castle Hill is a prominent mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. Known for its distinctive shape and elevation, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for hiking and outdoor activities, attracting visitors keen on exploring the natural beauty of Scotland. The terrain provides a variety of trails suitable for different skill levels, making it accessible for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4830, -3.6715
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6TZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Leadhills — 9.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609313 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Hill?
- Castle Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6TZ).
- What is Castle Hill?
- Castle Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Leadhills, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6TZ.
- How do I get to Castle Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6TZ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.