Gorges · Scottish Lowlands
Nithsdale
In or near Locharbriggs.
Nithsdale — a gorge in scotland lowlands.
Colin Kinnear — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.
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Place summary
Nithsdale is a gorge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its steep sides and the River Nith running through it. The area offers scenic views and opportunities for walking and exploration, appealing to those interested in natural landscapes. The gorge is a notable feature of the region, contributing to the local geography and ecology.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1333, -3.7333
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 0JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- manual: geonames-2641481 (CC BY 4.0)
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Nearby
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Killyleoch Hill
Killyleoch Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Crawston Hill
Crawston Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Crawston Hill
Crawston Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 217 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Steilston Hill
Steilston Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Carse Loch
Carse Loch — lake in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK, outflows east to Mains Burn.
Where to eat & stay near Nithsdale
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Friars Carse Country House Hotel
Friars Carse Country House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Barnsoul Caravan Park
Barnsoul Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Oakbank Farm Campsite
Oakbank Farm Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Partridge Cottage CAMC CL
Partridge Cottage CAMC CL — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Penpont Caravan Site
Penpont Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Dumfries Caravan Park
Dumfries Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
75 Friars Vennel, 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.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
73-77 English Street, Dumfries
73-77 English Street, 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.
📷 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.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nithsdale?
- Nithsdale is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 0JT).
- What is Nithsdale?
- Nithsdale — a gorge in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Nithsdale?
- Drivers can use postcode DG2 0JT.
- How do I get to Nithsdale?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 0JT. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.