Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Niviston Hill
Niviston 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkconnel · 5.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Niviston 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
Niviston Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, attracting walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The terrain features a mix of heather-covered slopes and rocky outcrops, providing scenic views of the surrounding countryside. Suitable for hiking, Niviston Hill presents a range of routes for varying skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4141, -4.0753
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG4 6NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkconnel — 5.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613084 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Niviston Hill?
- Niviston Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG4 6NU).
- What is Niviston Hill?
- Niviston Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Niviston Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkconnel, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG4 6NU.
- How do I get to Niviston Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkconnel, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG4 6NU.