Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Grain Heads
In or near West Linton.
Grain Heads — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Jim Smillie — 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. Grain Heads 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
Grain Heads is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area attracts walkers and hikers looking for a challenging route and an opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the Scottish landscape. Expect a variety of trails suitable for different skill levels, with the potential for wildlife sightings and panoramic vistas.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7987, -3.3717
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- EH26 9NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- manual: geonames-6544596 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grain Heads?
- Grain Heads is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH26 9NQ).
- What is Grain Heads?
- Grain Heads — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Grain Heads?
- Drivers can use postcode EH26 9NQ.
- How do I get to Grain Heads?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 9NQ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.