Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Tan Hill
Tan Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Tan 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
Tan Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area is popular with walkers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the natural landscape. Visitors can expect a range of walking trails suitable for varying skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0169, -3.8408
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610315 (CC BY 4.0)
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Places to stay
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tan Hill?
- Tan Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8RF).
- What is Tan Hill?
- Tan Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Tan Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode DG2 8RF.
- How do I get to Tan Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8RF. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.