Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Dumbarton Rock
In or near Langbank.
Dumbarton Rock — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 73 m.
Colin Park — 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
- Dumbarton East · 0.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Dumbarton Rock is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 73 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Dumbarton Rock is a prominent mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. This volcanic rock formation rises steeply above the town of Dumbarton and is notable for its historical significance. It has served as a strategic fortification since ancient times, providing a vantage point over the surrounding area. Visitors can expect a challenging ascent with panoramic views from the summit.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9368, -4.5644
- District
- West Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G82 1JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Dumbarton East — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: n3661084983 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q31097783 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dumbarton Rock?
- Dumbarton Rock is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G82 1JJ).
- What is Dumbarton Rock?
- Dumbarton Rock — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 73 m.
- How do I get to Dumbarton Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Dumbarton East, about 0.9 km away. The nearest town is Langbank. Drivers can use postcode G82 1JJ.
- How do I get to Dumbarton Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Dumbarton East, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G82 1JJ.