Villages · Scottish Lowlands
Ruthwell
In or near Dalton.
Ruthwell — a village in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Annan · 9.3 km
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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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ruthwell is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and proximity to various natural landscapes. The village provides a glimpse into rural Scottish life, featuring traditional architecture and local amenities. Visitors can explore the surrounding countryside, which is characteristic of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9930, -3.4082
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG1 4NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Annan — 9.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638920 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Savings Banks Museum
Museums · 0.2 km
Ruthwell Museum
Museums · 0.2 km
Ruthwell Church
Historic churches · 0.8 km
The Farmers Inn
Historic pubs · 1.3 km
Clarencefield
Villages · 1.8 km
Branthat Plantation, enclosed settlement 320m SE of Gill
Vineyards · 2.2 km
Comlongon Castle (Hotel)
Castles · 2.6 km
Comlongon Castle (Hotel)
Hotels · 2.6 km
Comlongon Castle
Castles · 2.6 km
Cockpool Castle
Castles · 3.0 km
Cummertrees Mill
Watermills · 3.9 km
Douglas Monument
Memorials & monuments · 4.0 km
Nearby
📷 3Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Savings Banks Museum
Savings Banks Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Ruthwell Museum
Ruthwell Museum — museum in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Ruthwell Church
Ruthwell Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Farmers Inn
The Farmers Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 4Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
Branthat Plantation, enclosed settlement 320m SE of Gill
Branthat Plantation, enclosed settlement 320m SE of Gill — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Ruthwell
Places to stay
📷 3Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Comlongon Castle (Hotel)
Comlongon Castle (Hotel) — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Queensberry Bay Holiday Park
Queensberry Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Broom Fisheries campsite
Broom Fisheries campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Hoddom Castle Caravan Park & Campsite
Hoddom Castle Caravan Park & Campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Galabank Camping and Caravan Park
Galabank Camping and Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Farmers Inn
The Farmers Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Queensberry Arms Hotel
Queensberry Arms Hotel 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.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Bruce Arms Public House, 3 Castle Street, Lochmaben
Bruce Arms Public House, 3 Castle Street, Lochmaben 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.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruthwell?
- Ruthwell is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG1 4NN).
- What is Ruthwell?
- Ruthwell — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Ruthwell?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG1 4NN.
- Is Ruthwell a protected site?
- Yes — Ruthwell is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Ruthwell?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG1 4NN. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.