Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Great Hill
In or near Ae.
Great Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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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. Great Hill 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
Great Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its distinctive topography and natural beauty. The area offers various walking trails, catering to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. Visitors can expect panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable spot for outdoor activities and exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2135, -3.6673
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 5HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609271 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Great Hill
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries
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73-77 English Street, Dumfries
73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Hill?
- Great Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 5HL).
- What is Great Hill?
- Great Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Great Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode DG3 5HL.
- How do I get to Great Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 5HL. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.