Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
The Slacks
In or near Bowling.
The Slacks — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Lairich Rig — 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
- Kilpatrick · 2.4 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. The Slacks is a named hill or mountain in scotland central, 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
The Slacks is a mountain located in central Scotland. It offers outdoor enthusiasts a rugged landscape typical of the region. Visitors can expect panoramic views and various walking routes suitable for different skill levels. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and provides opportunities for exploration and recreation in a serene environment.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9452, -4.4555
- District
- West Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G60 5NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Kilpatrick — 2.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614916 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Slacks?
- The Slacks is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G60 5NH).
- What is The Slacks?
- The Slacks — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to The Slacks?
- The nearest railway station is Kilpatrick, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode G60 5NH.
- How do I get to The Slacks?
- The nearest railway station is Kilpatrick, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G60 5NH.