Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Dumbarton Rock
In or near Langbank.
Dumbarton Rock — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
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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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Dumbarton Rock is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, 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
Dumbarton Rock is a prominent volcanic rock formation located in the Scottish Highlands. It rises dramatically above the town of Dumbarton and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The site is historically significant, having been a strategic fortification for centuries. Visitors can explore the various paths leading to the summit, where remnants of ancient structures can be found.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9367, -4.5634
- District
- West Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G82 1JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Dumbarton East — 0.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11611290 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dumbarton Rock?
- Dumbarton Rock is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G82 1JJ).
- What is Dumbarton Rock?
- Dumbarton Rock — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Dumbarton Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Dumbarton East, about 0.9 km away. 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.