Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Gala Hill
In or near Newtown St Boswells.
Gala Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
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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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Gala Hill is a named hill or mountain in scotland central, 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
Gala Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is notable for its elevation and offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for walking and outdoor activities, attracting those interested in exploring Scotland's natural beauty. Visitors can expect a range of trails and the opportunity to experience the local flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6056, -2.8073
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD1 3HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels — 1.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609299 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Gala Burial Aisle, Church Street, Galashiels
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📷 3Breweries · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Mercat Cross
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Mercat Cross, Old Town, Galashiels
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Where to eat & stay near Gala Hill
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
George and Abbotsford Hotel
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
The Townhouse
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords
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📷 6Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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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 — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- 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.