Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Sowen Dod
In or near Wanlockhead.
Sowen Dod — 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
- Glengonnar · 1.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Sowen Dod 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
Sowen Dod is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. This peak offers a natural landscape typical of the region, characterised by rolling hills and expansive views. Visitors can expect a variety of walking routes suitable for different skill levels, making it a practical destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The area is known for its tranquil environment and opportunities for wildlife observation.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4105, -3.7919
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- ML12 6XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar — 1.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612533 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sowen Dod?
- Sowen Dod is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6XJ).
- What is Sowen Dod?
- Sowen Dod — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Sowen Dod?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6XJ.
- How do I get to Sowen Dod?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6XJ.