Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Rachan Hill
Rachan Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Callum Black — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Rachan Hill is a named hill or mountain in scotland central, 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
Rachan Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It offers a range of walking opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and diverse landscapes, making it suitable for various levels of hiking experience. Visitors can expect panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5911, -3.3950
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- ML12 6QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609873 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
Wrae Tower
Wrae Tower — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Wrae Tower
Wrae Tower — a literary house museum in scotland central.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Dreva Craigend Bridge
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📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
settlement 780m E of Drumelzier Castle
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📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Drumelzier Parish Church
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Where to eat & stay near Rachan Hill
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Biggar Caravan Park
Biggar Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
The Elphinstone Hotel
The Elphinstone Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Rosetta Holiday Park
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📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles
Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles
The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 6Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
74 Main Street, Carnwath
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rachan Hill?
- Rachan Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6QH).
- What is Rachan Hill?
- Rachan Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Rachan Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6QH.
- How do I get to Rachan Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6QH. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.