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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Glentress Rig

In or near Walkerburn.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Glentress Rig β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 426 m.

Track onto Glentress Rig - geograph.org.uk - 4535912

Alan O'Dowd β€” 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

Glentress Rig is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 426 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Glentress Rig is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the Southern Uplands and offers a range of outdoor activities, particularly mountain biking and hiking. The area is known for its scenic views and diverse terrain, attracting both casual walkers and experienced cyclists. Visitors can expect well-maintained trails that cater to various skill levels.

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Coordinates
55.6817, -3.0361
Postcode
EH44 6NN
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale

Sources

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Bareback Knowe

Bareback Knowe β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 505 m.

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Windside Hill

Windside Hill β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 432 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Glentress Rig

Places to stay

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 4210648πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Tweedside Caravan Park

Tweedside Caravan Park β€” a campsite in scotland central.

Glentress Forest Peel Cafe - geograph.org.uk - 5911489πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Glentress Forest Lodges

Glentress Forest Lodges β€” a campsite in scotland central.

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Entrance staircase - geograph.org.uk - 7496148πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Peebles Hydro Hotel

Peebles Hydro Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central. Brand: Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels.

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B&Bs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Whitestone House

Whitestone House β€” a bed-and-breakfast in scotland central.

Man talk - geograph.org.uk - 8099042πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Park Hotel

Park Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles

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Whinstone wall, Peebles - geograph.org.uk - 7955804πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles

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The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles

The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Restaurants Β· Scottish Lowlands

Horse Shoe Inn

Horse Shoe Inn β€” a restaurant in scotland central.

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Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords

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Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk

Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Glentress Rig?
Glentress Rig is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH44 6NN).
What is Glentress Rig?
Glentress Rig β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 426 m.
How do I get to Glentress Rig?
Drivers can use postcode EH44 6NN.
How do I get to Glentress Rig?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EH44 6NN. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.