Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Snarhead Hill
In or near Leadhills.
Snarhead Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

Alan O'Dowd — 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Leadhills · 2.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Snarhead 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
Snarhead Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a rugged landscape typical of the region, offering various outdoor activities. Visitors can expect scenic views and opportunities for hiking and exploration in the surrounding natural environment. The area is characterised by its diverse flora and fauna, contributing to the local ecosystem.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4192, -3.7962
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- ML12 6XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Leadhills — 2.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616625 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Snarhead Hill?
- Snarhead Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6XJ).
- What is Snarhead Hill?
- Snarhead Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Snarhead Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Leadhills, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6XJ.
- How do I get to Snarhead Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Leadhills, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6XJ.