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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· Scottish Lowlands

Castle Hill Fort

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Castle Hill Fort β€” a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Corriedow - geograph.org.uk - 404438

Walter Baxter β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Castle Hill Fort is a castle located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

Castle Hill Fort is a historical castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its military architecture and strategic significance in the region. The fortification reflects the area's historical defensive structures.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.2239, -4.0008
Postcode
DG3 4JE
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Sources

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

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Carriedow Hill

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Shillingland Hill

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Bail Hill

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Shillingland Hill

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Where to eat & stay near Castle Hill Fort

Places to stay

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Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Penpont Caravan Site

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

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Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Oakbank Farm Campsite

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Informal campsite- no facilities

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Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Friars Carse Country House Hotel

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Barnsoul Caravan Park

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Queensberry Arms Hotel

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Auldgirth Inn

Auldgirth Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Castle Hill Fort?
Castle Hill Fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 4JE).
What is Castle Hill Fort?
Castle Hill Fort β€” a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Castle Hill Fort?
Drivers can use postcode DG3 4JE.
Does Castle Hill Fort charge admission?
Castle Hill Fort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Castle Hill Fort?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 4JE. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.