Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Hillhead Hill
In or near Cargenbridge.
Hillhead Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 240 m.
Richard Law — 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
- Dumfries · 6.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Hillhead Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 240 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hillhead Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a variety of walking trails suitable for different skill levels. Visitors can expect panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a popular spot for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0292, -3.6810
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 6.9 km
Sources
- osm: n3482650896 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hillhead Hill?
- Hillhead Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8HZ).
- What is Hillhead Hill?
- Hillhead Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 240 m.
- How do I get to Hillhead Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 6.9 km away. The nearest town is Cargenbridge. Drivers can use postcode DG2 8HZ.
- Is Hillhead Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Hillhead Hill is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Hillhead Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8HZ.