Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Ellershie Hill
In or near Leadhills.
Ellershie Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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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
- Leadhills · 8.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Ellershie Hill 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
Ellershie Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the region's varied landscape, characterised by rolling hills and scenic vistas. Visitors to Ellershie Hill can expect a range of outdoor activities, including walking and hiking, with opportunities to appreciate the natural beauty of the surrounding area. The mountain offers a tranquil environment for those seeking to explore Scotland's countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4621, -3.6630
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Leadhills — 8.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614992 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ellershie Hill?
- Ellershie Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6RH).
- What is Ellershie Hill?
- Ellershie Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Ellershie Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Leadhills, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6RH.
- How do I get to Ellershie Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6RH. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.