Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Lowther Hill
In or near Wanlockhead.
Lowther Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 725 m.
James T M Towill — 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 · 2.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Lowther Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 725 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Lowther Hill is a prominent mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for being the highest point in South Lanarkshire. The area offers various walking trails that provide access to scenic views of the surrounding landscape, appealing to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The mountain's terrain is characterised by rolling hills and open moorland, typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3779, -3.7530
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- ML12 6XW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar — 2.9 km
Sources
- osm: n293429706 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q24639326 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lowther Hill?
- Lowther Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6XW).
- What is Lowther Hill?
- Lowther Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 725 m.
- How do I get to Lowther Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6XW.
- How do I get to Lowther Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6XW.