Villages · Scottish Lowlands
Penpont
Penpont — a village in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Penpont is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village serves as a quiet residential area, offering a glimpse into local life in this part of Scotland. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, with nearby natural landscapes typical of the Lowlands.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2333, -3.8167
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 4BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640426 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Penpont Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Scar Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Penpont Caravan Site
Caravan parks · 0.6 km
Scar Bridge, Scaurbridge
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Bridge, Shinnel Water, North Drive, Capenoch House
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Millennium Cairn
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Burnhead
Vineyards · 1.7 km
Old Church, Virginhall
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Virginhall Plantation, Gallows Dike
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Grennan Hill
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Grennan Hill, Hillfort
Hill forts · 2.1 km
Church and Churchyard, Keir Mill
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Penpont Parish Church
Penpont Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Scar Bridge
Scar Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Penpont Caravan Site
Penpont Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Scar Bridge, Scaurbridge
Scar Bridge, Scaurbridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Bridge, Shinnel Water, North Drive, Capenoch House
Bridge, Shinnel Water, North Drive, Capenoch House — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Millennium Cairn
Millennium Cairn — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Penpont
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Penpont Caravan Site
Penpont Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
DL Tait Rural
DL Tait Rural — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Oakbank Farm Campsite
Oakbank Farm Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Friars Carse Country House Hotel
Friars Carse Country House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Informal campsite- no facilities
Informal campsite- no facilities — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Barnsoul Caravan Park
Barnsoul Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills
Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Queensberry Arms Hotel
Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 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.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penpont?
- Penpont is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 4BA).
- What is Penpont?
- Penpont — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Penpont?
- Drivers can use postcode DG3 4BA.
- How do I get to Penpont?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 4BA. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.