Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Water Head
In or near Leadhills.
Water Head — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 478 m.
Alan O'Dowd — 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
- Leadhills · 3.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Water Head is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 478 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Water Head is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a natural landscape typical of the region, characterised by rolling hills and scenic views. Visitors can expect opportunities for walking and exploring the surrounding terrain. The area is suitable for those interested in outdoor activities and appreciating the local environment.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4386, -3.7694
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Leadhills — 3.1 km
Sources
- osm: n2487874866 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Water Head?
- Water Head is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6TB).
- What is Water Head?
- Water Head — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 478 m.
- How do I get to Water Head?
- The nearest railway station is Leadhills, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6TB.
- How do I get to Water Head?
- The nearest railway station is Leadhills, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6TB.