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Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Snarhead Hill

In or near Leadhills.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Snarhead Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

Snarhead Hill from Glendorch Rig - geograph.org.uk - 5201026

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
Postcode
ML12 6XJ
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Nearest railway station
Leadhills2.4 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Snarhead Hill

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Places to eat & drink

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Frequently 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.