Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Castle Hill
In or near Wanlockhead.
Castle Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 466 m.
Alan O'Dowd — 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
- Sanquhar · 6.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Castle Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 466 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Castle Hill is a prominent mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its distinctive summit, which offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for hiking and outdoor activities, providing a natural setting for visitors to explore. The terrain varies, making it accessible for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4287, -3.9089
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG4 6HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Sanquhar — 6.5 km
Sources
- osm: n3614796486 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Hill?
- Castle Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG4 6HA).
- What is Castle Hill?
- Castle Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 466 m.
- How do I get to Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG4 6HA.
- How do I get to Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG4 6HA.