Mountains & hills · North West England
Craighead
In or near Portpatrick.
Craighead — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Billy McCrorie — 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
- Stranraer · 6.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Craighead 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
Craighead is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers visitors a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and wildlife observation. The area is characterised by its natural landscapes and scenic views, making it a suitable destination for those interested in exploring the region's geography. Expect a variety of trails suitable for different skill levels, providing an opportunity to appreciate the local flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9168, -5.1314
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 0RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer — 6.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613155 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Craighead?
- Craighead is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 0RN).
- What is Craighead?
- Craighead — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Craighead?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG9 0RN.
- How do I get to Craighead?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 0RN.