Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Penbane
In or near Wanlockhead.
Penbane — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Raibeart MacAoidh — 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
- Glengonnar · 8.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Penbane 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
Penbane is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing, attracting visitors who appreciate natural beauty and challenging routes. The mountain offers a range of experiences for both novice and experienced adventurers.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3317, -3.7325
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 5BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar — 8.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611486 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penbane?
- Penbane is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 5BP).
- What is Penbane?
- Penbane — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Penbane?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG3 5BP.
- How do I get to Penbane?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 5BP. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.