Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Shiel Hill
Shiel Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Bob Peace — 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. Shiel Hill 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
Shiel Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a rugged terrain typical of the region, offering various opportunities for outdoor activities. Visitors can expect scenic views and a tranquil environment, characteristic of the natural landscapes found in this part of Scotland. The area is suitable for walking and exploring, appealing to those interested in the outdoors.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0875, -4.1812
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 3SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615057 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shiel Hill?
- Shiel Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG7 3SE).
- What is Shiel Hill?
- Shiel Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Shiel Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode DG7 3SE.
- How do I get to Shiel Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG7 3SE. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.