Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Shancastle Doon
Shancastle Doon — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 249 m.
Steven Brown — 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
Shancastle Doon is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 249 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Shancastle Doon is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a range of walking trails for those looking to explore the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect scenic views and a rugged terrain typical of the region. The area is suitable for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1971, -3.8626
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 4HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: n2856803440 (ODbL)
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Kirkland Bridge, Cairn Water, Kirkland
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Maxwelton Motte
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Maxwelton House
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Peelton Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Peelton Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Maxwelton
Villages · 1.6 km
Episcopal Chapel and Lych Gate, Maxwelton House
Chapels · 1.6 km
Aird Linn
Waterfalls · 1.6 km
Mote & Bow Butts
Literary houses · 1.8 km
Lower Ingleston Motte
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Glencairn Old Church
Glencairn Old Church — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Kirkland, Glencairn Parish Church
Kirkland, Glencairn Parish Church — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Kirkland Bridge, Cairn Water, Kirkland
Kirkland Bridge, Cairn Water, Kirkland — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Maxwelton Motte
Maxwelton Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
Maxwelton House
Maxwelton House — house in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Peelton Hill
Peelton Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 287 m.
Where to eat & stay near Shancastle Doon
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Penpont Caravan Site
Penpont Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Oakbank Farm Campsite
Oakbank Farm Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
DL Tait Rural
DL Tait Rural — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Friars Carse Country House Hotel
Friars Carse Country House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Barnsoul Caravan Park
Barnsoul Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Brandedleys Touring Caravan, Camping Site & Holiday Lodges
Brandedleys Touring Caravan, Camping Site & Holiday Lodges — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 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.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries 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.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shancastle Doon?
- Shancastle Doon is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 4HB).
- What is Shancastle Doon?
- Shancastle Doon — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 249 m.
- How do I get to Shancastle Doon?
- Drivers can use postcode DG3 4HB.
- How do I get to Shancastle Doon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 4HB. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.