Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Gala Hill
In or near Newtown St Boswells.
Gala Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 277 m.
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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
- Galashiels · 1.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Gala Hill is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 277 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Gala Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the Southern Uplands and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is known for outdoor activities, including hiking and wildlife observation. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of Scottish hills, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience for walkers and nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6056, -2.8068
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD1 3HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: n2198931595 (ODbL)
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Old Gala House
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Bust of Robert Burns
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
St Peter's Episcopal Church, Abbotsford Road, Galashiels
St Peter's Episcopal Church, Abbotsford Road, Galashiels — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Breweries · Scottish Lowlands
Tempest Brewing Co
Scottish Borders craft brewery (2010), repeated World Beer Cup medals.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Gala Burial Aisle, Church Street, Galashiels
Gala Burial Aisle, Church Street, Galashiels — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Mercat Cross
Mercat Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Mercat Cross, Old Town, Galashiels
Mercat Cross, Old Town, Galashiels — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Gala Hill
Places to stay
📷 7
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Kilnknowe Park Caravan Site
Kilnknowe Park Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Gibson Park Caravan Club Site
Gibson Park Caravan Club Site — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
George and Abbotsford Hotel
George and Abbotsford Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 7
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
The Townhouse
The Townhouse — a hotel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords
Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk
Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles
The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles
Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles
The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gala Hill?
- Gala Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD1 3HL).
- What is Gala Hill?
- Gala Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 277 m.
- How do I get to Gala Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD1 3HL.
- How do I get to Gala Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD1 3HL.