Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Kirklea
In or near Muirkirk.
Kirklea — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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
- Kirkconnel · 7.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Kirklea 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
Kirklea is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. This area is characterised by its rolling hills and scenic landscapes. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities such as walking and hiking, with various trails available for different skill levels. The natural beauty of the region offers opportunities for wildlife observation and enjoying the tranquility of the surrounding environment.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4443, -3.9431
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG4 6HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkconnel — 7.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609261 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirklea?
- Kirklea is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG4 6HE).
- What is Kirklea?
- Kirklea — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Kirklea?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkconnel, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG4 6HE.
- How do I get to Kirklea?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkconnel, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG4 6HE.