Mountains & hills · North West England
Shiel Hill
Shiel Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 260 m.
Billy McCrorie — 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
Shiel Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 260 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Shiel Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and wildlife observation, amidst the natural landscape. The area offers a tranquil setting for those looking to explore the Scottish countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9016, -4.3116
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 7ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: n527332933 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near Shiel Hill
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
17 North Main Street, Wigtown
17 North Main Street, Wigtown in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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The Harbour Inn, 18, 19 South Crescent, Garlieston
The Harbour Inn, 18, 19 South Crescent, Garlieston in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Masonic Arms, 19 Castle Street, Kirkcudbright
Masonic Arms, 19 Castle Street, Kirkcudbright in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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The Craighlaw Arms, 23 Main Street, Kirkcowan
The Craighlaw Arms, 23 Main Street, Kirkcowan in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shiel Hill?
- Shiel Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 7ET).
- What is Shiel Hill?
- Shiel Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 260 m.
- How do I get to Shiel Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode DG8 7ET.
- How do I get to Shiel Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 7ET. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.