Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Merkland Hill
Merkland Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Merkland 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
Merkland Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors, including hiking and scenic viewpoints. The surrounding area features diverse landscapes typical of the Lowlands, making it a suitable destination for those interested in nature and exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2813, -3.8804
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 4AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613105 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Merkland Hill?
- Merkland Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 4AR).
- What is Merkland Hill?
- Merkland Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Merkland Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode DG3 4AR.
- How do I get to Merkland Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 4AR. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.