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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Thirstane Hill

In or near Wanlockhead.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Thirstane Hill β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 578 m.

Nether Pot from Crawstone Snout - geograph.org.uk - 2852807

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
Glengonnar Β· 4.3 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Thirstane Hill is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 578 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Thirstane Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and offers various outdoor activities for visitors. The area is suitable for hiking and exploring the natural landscape, making it a notable feature of the region.

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

Coordinates
55.3637, -3.7756
Nearest railway station
Glengonnar β€” 4.3 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Thirstane Hill

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thirstane Hill?
Thirstane Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
What is Thirstane Hill?
Thirstane Hill β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 578 m.
How do I get to Thirstane Hill?
The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 4.3 km away. Its coordinates are 55.3637Β°, -3.7756Β°.
How do I get to Thirstane Hill?
The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 4.3 km away.