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Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Lowther Hill

In or near Wanlockhead.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Lowther Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

The Road to Green Lowther - geograph.org.uk - 2697703

Chris Heaton — 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

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Lowther Hill 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

Lowther Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is noted for its prominent height and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers opportunities for walking and outdoor activities, appealing to those interested in exploring the natural environment.

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

Coordinates
55.3782, -3.7525
Postcode
ML12 6XW
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Nearest railway station
Glengonnar2.9 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Lowther Hill

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lowther Hill?
Lowther Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6XW).
What is Lowther Hill?
Lowther Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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.