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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Little Shag

In or near Wanlockhead.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Little Shag β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 501 m.

Track junction below Coom Rig - geograph.org.uk - 5628317

Alan O'Dowd 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
Glengonnar Β· 7.4 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Little Shag is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 501 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Little Shag is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. Known for its distinctive shape, it offers a range of walking trails suitable for various skill levels. The surrounding landscape features typical Scottish scenery, making it a notable spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a mix of rugged terrain and scenic views.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.3652, -3.6726
Postcode
ML12 6TH
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Nearest railway station
Glengonnar β€” 7.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Southern Upland Way near the Benuff Burn - geograph.org.uk - 5628381πŸ“· 5

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Track junction below Coom Rig - geograph.org.uk - 5628317πŸ“· 5

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Coom Rig

Coom Rig β€” a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Southern Upland Way near the Potrail Water - geograph.org.uk - 5628293πŸ“· 5

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Comb Law hillside - geograph.org.uk - 4424309πŸ“· 5

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Comb Law

Comb Law β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 645 m.

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Comb Law hillside - geograph.org.uk - 4424309πŸ“· 5

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Comb Law

Comb Law β€” a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Potrenick Burn - geograph.org.uk - 6397469πŸ“· 5

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Fingland Shaw

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Where to eat & stay near Little Shag

Places to stay

The Southern Upland Way near Rivox Moor - geograph.org.uk - 7659839πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Rivox Bunkhouse

Rivox Bunkhouse β€” a hostel in scotland lowlands.

β†— rivox.net
The Road to Mennock - geograph.org.uk - 4641041πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Informal campsite- no facilities

Informal campsite- no facilities β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Road and Railway bridge near the site of the former Thornhill Railway Station - geograph.org.uk - 5547126πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

DL Tait Rural

DL Tait Rural β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ dltaitruralenterprises.com
Minor road near Abington - geograph.org.uk - 3605283πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Mount View Caravan Park

Mount View Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

McGarey's and the Star Hotel, Moffat - geograph.org.uk - 5771207πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Buccleuch Arms Hotel

Buccleuch Arms Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ buccleucharmshotel.com
Moffat Mill's coach park - geograph.org.uk - 5501669πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Moffat Camping & Caravanning Club site

Moffat Camping & Caravanning Club site β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

War Memorial, Leadhills - geograph.org.uk - 4642106πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Road bridge over the main line, Crawford - geograph.org.uk - 6199537πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Post Horn Hotel, Crawford

Post Horn Hotel, Crawford in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Central Kirkconnel - geograph.org.uk - 4670638πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Queensberry Arms Hotel

Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

β†— queensberry-arms-hotel-kirkconnel.dumfries-and-galloway-hotel.com
The Auldgirth Inn - geograph.org.uk - 6979607πŸ“· 7

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Auldgirth Inn

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The Scrib Tree, Douglas - geograph.org.uk - 4112057πŸ“· 7

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Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little Shag?
Little Shag is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6TH).
What is Little Shag?
Little Shag β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 501 m.
How do I get to Little Shag?
The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6TH.
How do I get to Little Shag?
The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6TH.