Mountains & hills · North East England
Goatscrag
In or near Lowick.
Goatscrag — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 165 m.
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)
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw · 4.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Goatscrag is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 165 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Goatscrag is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the Southern Uplands and offers various walking routes for outdoor enthusiasts. The area is characterised by rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable destination for hiking. Visitors can expect a mix of challenging paths and more accessible trails suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6273, -2.0390
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Ford
- Postcode
- TD15 2QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw — 4.4 km
Sources
- osm: n2112220328 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Goatscrag?
- Goatscrag is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD15 2QF), in the parish of Ford.
- What is Goatscrag?
- Goatscrag — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 165 m.
- How do I get to Goatscrag?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD15 2QF.
- Is Goatscrag a protected site?
- Yes — Goatscrag is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Goatscrag?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD15 2QF.