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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Wiss

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The Wiss β€” a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

Fence on The Wiss - geograph.org.uk - 2295302

Chris Heaton 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)
  • Dog-friendly

About

A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. The Wiss 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

The Wiss is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors. The area is suitable for hiking and exploring the natural landscape. The Wiss provides a scenic environment typical of the region, appealing to those interested in the outdoors.

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Coordinates
55.4739, -3.1650
Postcode
TD7 5NQ
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near The Wiss

Places to stay

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Tibbie Shiels

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Honey Cottage Caravan Park

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Ettrick Valley Yurts

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Angecroft Caravan Park

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Tweedside Caravan Park

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles

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The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Wiss?
The Wiss is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TD7 5NQ).
What is The Wiss?
The Wiss β€” a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to The Wiss?
Drivers can use postcode TD7 5NQ.
How do I get to The Wiss?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TD7 5NQ. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.