Hill forts · Scottish Lowlands
Goldielea Wood, Hillfort
In or near Cargenbridge.
Goldielea Wood, Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Darrin Antrobus — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Goldielea Wood, Hillfort is a hill fort located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Goldielea Wood is a hillfort located in the Scottish Lowlands. This ancient site reflects the region's historical significance and offers insight into early settlement patterns. Its earthworks and defensive structures are characteristic of prehistoric fortifications.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0476, -3.6758
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 5.3 km
Sources
- osm: way/1508152951 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Goldielea Wood, Hillfort?
- Goldielea Wood, Hillfort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8NG).
- What is Goldielea Wood, Hillfort?
- Goldielea Wood, Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Goldielea Wood, Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG2 8NG.
- Is Goldielea Wood, Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Goldielea Wood, Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Goldielea Wood, Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8NG.