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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Howden Hill

Howden Hill β€” a hill or mountain in scotland central.

The Ettrick Water near Philiphaugh - geograph.org.uk - 7300817

Jim Barton β€” 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
Galashiels Β· 9.7 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Howden Hill 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

Howden Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the Southern Uplands, offering scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area provides opportunities for walking and exploration, appealing to those interested in outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the region, suitable for various levels of hiking experience.

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Coordinates
55.5362, -2.8587
Postcode
TD7 5HH
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Nearest railway station
Galashiels β€” 9.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Brownmoor Farm - geograph.org.uk - 997462πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Howden, Motte

Howden, Motte β€” a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Ettrick Saw Mills Water Wheel - geograph.org.uk - 795777πŸ“· 5

Watermills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Philiphaugh Sawmill, Selkirk

Philiphaugh Sawmill, Selkirk β€” category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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The Boathouse, Haining loch - geograph.org.uk - 1975994πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· Scottish Lowlands

Scott

Scott β€” a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Evening Reflections on Haining Loch - geograph.org.uk - 8044856πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· Scottish Lowlands

P. MacDonald & I. Kennedy

P. MacDonald & I. Kennedy β€” a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Evening Reflections on Haining Loch - geograph.org.uk - 8044856πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· Scottish Lowlands

Lynda Kirkby

Lynda Kirkby β€” a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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The Walking Tree - geograph.org.uk - 7913376πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· Scottish Lowlands

Nancy & Dave, David & Derek Given

Nancy & Dave, David & Derek Given β€” a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Howden Hill

Places to stay

A Selkirk cat - geograph.org.uk - 7412617πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Glen Hotel

The Glen Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— glenhotel.co.uk
Victoria Park, Selkirk - geograph.org.uk - 7903318πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Victoria Park Campsite

Victoria Park Campsite β€” a campsite in scotland central.

β†— liveborders.org.uk
Knitted figure in the Market Place - geograph.org.uk - 8077884πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

The County

The County β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Free↗ countyhotelselkirk.co.uk
Kingsknowe Hotel, Galashiels 1988 - geograph.org.uk - 4275442πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Kingsknowes Hotel

Kingsknowes Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

A symbolic gravestone at Bowden Kirkyard - geograph.org.uk - 8286913πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Roulotte Retreat

Roulotte Retreat β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Cavorting Cow - geograph.org.uk - 1706498πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Kilnknowe Park Caravan Site

Kilnknowe Park Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

The 2025 Selkirk Standard Bearer, Darren Knox rides into Selkirk Market Square on his big day - geograph.org.uk - 8071243πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk

Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Roundabout in Clovenfords where the A72 and B710 meet - geograph.org.uk - 4775002πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords

Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

β†— barrelandstone.co.uk
Shopkeepers of Peebles (2) - geograph.org.uk - 8304274πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles

The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Tower, Old Parish Church, Peebles - geograph.org.uk - 8087575πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles

The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Whinstone wall, Peebles - geograph.org.uk - 7955804πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles

Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Beinn Bharrain

Beinn Bharrain β€” Named summit at 717 m.

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Beinn Bheigeir

Beinn Bheigeir β€” Named summit at 491 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Howden Hill?
Howden Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD7 5HH).
What is Howden Hill?
Howden Hill β€” a hill or mountain in scotland central.
How do I get to Howden Hill?
The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD7 5HH.
How do I get to Howden Hill?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TD7 5HH. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.