Viewpoints · Scottish Lowlands
Lochrutton View Point
In or near Cargenbridge.
Lochrutton View Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lochrutton View Point is a named viewpoint in the Scottish Lowlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 8.2 km away. Postcode area DG2.
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Place summary
Lochrutton View Point is a viewpoint located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG2. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable spot for observing the natural scenery of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0448, -3.7241
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 8.2 km
Sources
- osm: n12772861628 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

Lochfoot
Villages · 0.2 km

Moat of Lochrutton Roman Fortlet
Archaeological sites · 0.4 km

Lochrutton Loch
Lakes · 0.8 km

Parish Church and Burial-Ground, Lochrutton
Historic churches · 1.3 km

Hills Tower
Castles · 1.6 km

Craigmore Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km

Easthill Stone Circle
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km

Barnbackle Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km

Barnbauchle Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km

Shawhead
Villages · 2.8 km

Goldielea Wood
Vineyards · 3.1 km

Glen Mills Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.1 km
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Moat of Lochrutton Roman Fortlet
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Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
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Where to eat & stay near Lochrutton View Point
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Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
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Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lochrutton View Point?
- Lochrutton View Point is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8NR).
- What is Lochrutton View Point?
- Lochrutton View Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lochrutton View Point?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG2 8NR.
- Is Lochrutton View Point free to visit?
- Yes, Lochrutton View Point is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lochrutton View Point?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8NR. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.