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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Whiteside

🐾 Dog-friendly

Whiteside β€” a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

Scaur Water and Glenwhargen Craig - geograph.org.uk - 4348095

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
Sanquhar Β· 6.9 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

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

Whiteside is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of the Southern Uplands and offers a range of walking opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, making it a notable feature of the landscape. Visitors can expect varied hiking paths that cater to different skill levels.

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Coordinates
55.3106, -3.9502
Postcode
DG3 4NJ
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Nearest railway station
Sanquhar β€” 6.9 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Whiteside

Places to stay

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Informal campsite- no facilities

Informal campsite- no facilities β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

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Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Penpont Caravan Site

Penpont Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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DL Tait Rural

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Oakbank Farm Campsite

Oakbank Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

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Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Friars Carse Country House Hotel

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

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Auldgirth Inn

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Whiteside?
Whiteside is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 4NJ).
What is Whiteside?
Whiteside β€” a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Whiteside?
The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG3 4NJ.
How do I get to Whiteside?
The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 4NJ.