Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands
Wanlockhead
Also known as: Cuingealach
Wanlockhead — village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wanlockhead, the nearest railway station is Glengonnar, located 0.7 km away. Entry to the town is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is ML12 6UW.
About
Wanlockhead is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.3970°, -3.7770°.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2018
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Official information
The Museum of Lead Mining in Wanlockhead offers a unique glimpse into the history of lead mining in Scotland. Visitors can explore the only underground lead mine tour in the country, view miners' cottages, and learn about the lives of miners and their families from 1750 to 1920.
From the Wikipedia article
Wanlockhead is a village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, nestling in the Lowther Hills and 1 mile (2 kilometres) south of Leadhills at the head of the Mennock Pass, which forms part of the Southern Uplands. It is Scotland's highest village, the village centre being at an elevation of around 405 m (1,329 ft) above sea level. Some sources, including VisitScotland, cite an altitude of 467 metres (1,532 ft) but the highest house in the village has been measured at 444 metres (1,457 ft). The village can be accessed via the B797, which connects it to the A76 near Sanquhar and the A74(M) motorway at Abington.
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Background
History
Wanlockhead takes its name from the Wanlock Water, a stream which rises in the remote hollow which forms the setting of the village. The village owes its existence to the lead and other mineral deposits found in the surrounding hills. These deposits were first exploited by the Romans, and from the 13th century they began to be worked again in the summer. The village was founded permanently in 1680 when the Duke of Buccleuch built a lead smelting plant and workers' cottages. Lead, zinc, copper and silver were mined nearby, as well as some of the world's purest gold at 22.8 carats, which was used to make the Scottish Crown. Early gold miners included Cornelius de Vos, George Bowes, and Bevis…
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- Coordinates
- 55.3970, -3.7770
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- ML12 6UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Phone
- 01659 74387
- Nearest railway station
- Glengonnar — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; closed 1st June to 10th July; open Wednesday to Sunday 11am–3pm from 1st September to 27th September
- Official site
- www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1670511 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wanlockhead (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wanlockhead Village 05-08-29 28.jpeg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein
Archaeological sites · 0.1 km
Museum of Lead Mining
Museums · 0.2 km
Wanlockhead Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Entrance to Lochnell Mine - Lochnell Vein
Archaeological sites · 0.4 km
Wanlockhead Church, Church Street, Wanlockhead
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Wanlockhead Beam Engine
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Wanlockhead Beam Engine
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Straitstep Lead Mine Shaft - Straitstep Vein
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Straitstep Mine Adit
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Stack Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway
Heritage railways · 0.9 km
Tait's Level Lead Mine Adit
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Wanlockhead is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Things to see in Wanlockhead
167 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Wanlockhead →
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Auchenton Hill ( East Mount Lowther)
Auchenton Hill ( East Mount Lowther) — Named summit at 631 m.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Lowlands
Daer Reservoir
Daer Reservoir — reservoir in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK, service entry 1956.
📷 5Heritage railways · Scottish Lowlands
Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway
Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Sanquhar Castle
Sanquhar Castle — castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Tolbooth, High Street, Sanquhar
Tolbooth, High Street, Sanquhar — municipal building in Sanquhar, Scotland.
📷 5Battlefields & battle sites · Scottish Lowlands
Crawick Multiverse
Crawick Multiverse in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Sean Caer
Sean Caer — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Ryehill Motte
Ryehill Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Wanlockhead Beam Engine
Wanlockhead Beam Engine — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Old lead mine
Old lead mine — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Buccleuch Terracotta Works
Buccleuch Terracotta Works — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Site of Tower Colliery
Site of Tower Colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Castle Robert
Castle Robert — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein
Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Straitstep Mine Adit
Straitstep Mine Adit — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Old lead shaft
Old lead shaft — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Tait's Level Lead Mine Adit
Tait's Level Lead Mine Adit — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Entrance to Lochnell Mine - Lochnell Vein
Entrance to Lochnell Mine - Lochnell Vein — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Straitstep Lead Mine Shaft - Straitstep Vein
Straitstep Lead Mine Shaft - Straitstep Vein — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Symington's Engine
Symington's Engine — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Enoch Castle, Motte
Enoch Castle, Motte — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Durisdeer Roman Fortlet
Durisdeer Roman Fortlet — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Lowlands
Glengenny Long Cairn
Glengenny Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
Lockley
Lockley — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein
Old Lead Mine Adit - Crawfords Vein — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Museum of Lead Mining
Museum of Lead Mining — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Scottish Lowlands
Wanlockhead Village Sign
Wanlockhead Village Sign — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Entrance to Lochnell Mine - Lochnell Vein
Entrance to Lochnell Mine - Lochnell Vein — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Wanlockhead Church, Church Street, Wanlockhead
Wanlockhead Church, Church Street, Wanlockhead — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Wanlockhead Beam Engine
Wanlockhead Beam Engine — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Wanlockhead
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Informal campsite- no facilities
Informal campsite- no facilities — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Mount View Caravan Park
Mount View Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
DL Tait Rural
DL Tait Rural — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
Rivox Bunkhouse
Rivox Bunkhouse — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Penpont Caravan Site
Penpont Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Buccleuch Arms Hotel
Buccleuch Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills
Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Post Horn Hotel, Crawford
Post Horn Hotel, Crawford in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Queensberry Arms Hotel
Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wanlockhead?
- Wanlockhead is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6UW).
- What is Wanlockhead?
- Wanlockhead — village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Wanlockhead?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6UW.
- Is Wanlockhead free to visit?
- Yes, Wanlockhead is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wanlockhead?
- The nearest railway station is Glengonnar, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6UW.