Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Moss Castle
In or near Dalton.
Moss Castle — 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie · 7.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Moss Castle 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
Moss Castle is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its distinctive topography and natural surroundings. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and wildlife observation, appealing to those interested in the natural landscape of Scotland. Visitors can expect a scenic environment with varied terrain typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0699, -3.4290
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 1DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie — 7.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613141 (CC BY 4.0)
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Little Dalton Church
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Where to eat & stay near Moss Castle
Places to stay
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Cressfield Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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The Farmers Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
73-77 English Street, Dumfries
73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moss Castle?
- Moss Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 1DZ).
- What is Moss Castle?
- Moss Castle — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Moss Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG11 1DZ.
- How do I get to Moss Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 1DZ.