Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Howgate Hill
In or near Kirkfieldbank.
Howgate Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Alan O'Dowd — 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
- Lanark · 9.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Howgate 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
Howgate Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers opportunities for walking and outdoor activities, appealing to those seeking a natural setting. Visitors can expect a typical Scottish hill experience, with varying trails suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5898, -3.7289
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Lanark — 9.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610917 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howgate Hill?
- Howgate Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6NQ).
- What is Howgate Hill?
- Howgate Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Howgate Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Lanark, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6NQ.
- How do I get to Howgate Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6NQ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.