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Mountains & hills Β· North West England

Criffel

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Criffel β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 569 m.

Criffel Trig Point - geograph.org.uk - 7846536

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
  • Dog-friendly

About

Criffel is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 569 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Protected designations

  • Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Criffel is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It stands at 569 metres and is notable for its distinctive shape, which is often compared to a dome. The mountain offers various walking trails, providing scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Criffel is a popular destination for hikers seeking both challenge and natural beauty.

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Coordinates
54.9405, -3.6295

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Criffel

Places to stay

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Caravan parks Β· North West England

Sandyhills Bay Caravan Park

Sandyhills Bay Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Camping Beeswing

Camping Beeswing β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Marthrown of Mabie

Marthrown of Mabie β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

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Hostels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Marthrown of Mabie

Marthrown of Mabie β€” a hostel in scotland lowlands.

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Campsites Β· North West England

Islecroft Caravan & Camping Park

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Kippford Holiday Park

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

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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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Frequently asked questions

Where is Criffel?
Criffel is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
What is Criffel?
Criffel β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 569 m.
How do I get to Criffel?
Its coordinates are 54.9405Β°, -3.6295Β°.
Is Criffel a protected site?
Yes β€” Criffel is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.