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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Dod

In or near Wanlockhead.

🐾 Dog-friendly

The Dod β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 426 m.

Wet moorland, Conrig Hill - geograph.org.uk - 4897427

Alan O'Dowd β€” 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
Sanquhar Β· 5.0 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Dod is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 426 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

The Dod is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is noted for its distinctive profile and natural beauty. The area offers opportunities for walking and exploring the surrounding landscape, catering to outdoor enthusiasts. The Dod is part of a region known for its rolling hills and scenic views.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.4062, -3.8758
Postcode
DG4 6EZ
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Nearest railway station
Sanquhar β€” 5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Moorland below Fingland Rig - geograph.org.uk - 4897406πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Fingland Rig

Fingland Rig β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 426 m.

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Old fence scrap by the Southern Upland Way - geograph.org.uk - 4449106πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Conrig Hill

Conrig Hill β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 485 m.

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Improved track for forestry operations - geograph.org.uk - 5986333πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Tongue Hill

Tongue Hill β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 396 m.

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Old fence scrap by the Southern Upland Way - geograph.org.uk - 4449106πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Conrig Hill

Conrig Hill β€” a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Forestry track (and the Southern Upland Way) NE of Tongue Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7446366πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Wedder Dod

Wedder Dod β€” a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Forestry track (and the Southern Upland Way) NE of Tongue Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7446366πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Wedder Dod

Wedder Dod β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 445 m.

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Where to eat & stay near The Dod

Places to stay

The Road to Mennock - geograph.org.uk - 4641041πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Informal campsite- no facilities

Informal campsite- no facilities β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Minor road near Abington - geograph.org.uk - 3605283πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Mount View Caravan Park

Mount View Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Road and Railway bridge near the site of the former Thornhill Railway Station - geograph.org.uk - 5547126πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

DL Tait Rural

DL Tait Rural β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ dltaitruralenterprises.com
Penpont War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 5356216πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Penpont Caravan Site

Penpont Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ penpontholidaypark.co.uk
Douglas Valley Church, Rigside - geograph.org.uk - 4088393πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Collierhall Farm Caravan Site

Collierhall Farm Caravan Site β€” a campsite in scotland central.

The Southern Upland Way near Rivox Moor - geograph.org.uk - 7659839πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Rivox Bunkhouse

Rivox Bunkhouse β€” a hostel in scotland lowlands.

β†— rivox.net

Places to eat & drink

War Memorial, Leadhills - geograph.org.uk - 4642106πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Central Kirkconnel - geograph.org.uk - 4670638πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Queensberry Arms Hotel

Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

β†— queensberry-arms-hotel-kirkconnel.dumfries-and-galloway-hotel.com
Road bridge over the main line, Crawford - geograph.org.uk - 6199537πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Post Horn Hotel, Crawford

Post Horn Hotel, Crawford in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Scrib Tree, Douglas - geograph.org.uk - 4112057πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas

Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Ard Beinn

Ard Beinn β€” Named summit at 512 m.

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

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Beinn BharrainπŸ“· 3

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Beinn Bharrain

Beinn Bharrain β€” Named summit at 717 m.

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Beinn BheigeirπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Beinn Bheigeir

Beinn Bheigeir β€” Named summit at 491 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Dod?
The Dod is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG4 6EZ).
What is The Dod?
The Dod β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 426 m.
How do I get to The Dod?
The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG4 6EZ.
How do I get to The Dod?
The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG4 6EZ.