Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Glass Rig
In or near Ae.
Glass Rig — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
James T M Towill — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Glass Rig 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
Glass Rig is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic vistas, offering a range of outdoor activities. Visitors can expect various walking trails that showcase the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for experienced hikers and those seeking a more leisurely stroll in a tranquil setting.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2463, -3.6444
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 5EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613126 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glass Rig?
- Glass Rig is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 5EN).
- What is Glass Rig?
- Glass Rig — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Glass Rig?
- Drivers can use postcode DG3 5EN.
- How do I get to Glass Rig?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 5EN. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.