Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Mains Hill
In or near Walkerburn.
Mains Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Iain Lees — 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
- Galashiels · 4.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Mains Hill is a named hill or mountain in scotland central, 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
Mains Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It offers a variety of outdoor activities for walkers and climbers. The area features scenic views typical of the Scottish landscape, making it suitable for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain and a natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6320, -2.8681
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD1 1UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels — 4.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609294 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mains Hill?
- Mains Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD1 1UB).
- What is Mains Hill?
- Mains Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Mains Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD1 1UB.
- How do I get to Mains Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD1 1UB.