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Peat Hill

Hill, Mountain in Dumfriesshire

Scotland

Peat Hill

Castle Loch Castle Loch is the largest of the three lochs which encircle Lochmaben.
Castle Loch Credit: David Dixon

Peat Hill is a prominent hill located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is situated in the southern part of the country, near the border with England. With an elevation of approximately 547 meters (1,795 feet), Peat Hill is considered a significant landmark in the region.

The hill is mostly covered in heather and peat, giving it its name. The terrain is rugged, featuring steep slopes and rocky outcrops, making it a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. From the summit, visitors are rewarded with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the rolling hills and valleys of Dumfriesshire.

Peat Hill is part of the Southern Uplands, a range of hills and mountains that stretch across southern Scotland. It is known for its rich biodiversity, with various plant and animal species inhabiting the area. The hill provides a habitat for birds such as peregrine falcons, red grouse, and golden eagles, as well as mammals like red deer and mountain hares.

The surrounding area offers several walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore the natural beauty of Peat Hill and its surroundings. It is advisable to come prepared with appropriate outdoor gear, as the weather in Dumfriesshire can be changeable and conditions on the hill can be challenging.

Overall, Peat Hill is a picturesque and rugged hill in Dumfriesshire, offering breathtaking views and an opportunity to immerse oneself in the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Castle Loch Castle Loch is the largest of the three lochs which encircle Lochmaben.
Castle Loch
Castle Loch is the largest of the three lochs which encircle Lochmaben.
Castle Loch, Lochmaben Castle Loch is the largest of the three lochs which encircle the small town of Lochmaben.
Castle Loch, Lochmaben
Castle Loch is the largest of the three lochs which encircle the small town of Lochmaben.
Lochmaben, Castle Loch Castle Loch is the largest of the three lochs which encircle the small town of Lochmaben.
Lochmaben, Castle Loch
Castle Loch is the largest of the three lochs which encircle the small town of Lochmaben.
Lochmaben Castle The ruins of Lochmaben Castle are situated on a promontory projecting into the southern end of Castle Loch. The castle was built by Edward I towards the end of the thirteenth century. It was an important outpost in hostile territory for the English, and withstood several sieges and attacks, before falling to the Scots in 1385. The castle remained a major site in wars with the English before it was finally abandoned in the 1700s, after which its stones were taken for use in local buildings. Today it’s situated among attractive woodland next to a loch. The remains of the castle are of national importance as the best-preserved, and earliest example of the peels built in Scotland by Edward I and is designated as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland (SM90205 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM90205" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM90205">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> )
Lochmaben Castle
The ruins of Lochmaben Castle are situated on a promontory projecting into the southern end of Castle Loch. The castle was built by Edward I towards the end of the thirteenth century. It was an important outpost in hostile territory for the English, and withstood several sieges and attacks, before falling to the Scots in 1385. The castle remained a major site in wars with the English before it was finally abandoned in the 1700s, after which its stones were taken for use in local buildings. Today it’s situated among attractive woodland next to a loch. The remains of the castle are of national importance as the best-preserved, and earliest example of the peels built in Scotland by Edward I and is designated as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland (SM90205 LinkExternal link )
Ruins of Lochmaben Castle The ruins of Lochmaben Castle are situated on a promontory projecting into the southern end of Castle Loch. The castle was built by Edward I towards the end of the thirteenth century. It was an important outpost in hostile territory for the English, and withstood several sieges and attacks, before falling to the Scots in 1385. The castle remained a major site in wars with the English before it was finally abandoned in the 1700s, after which its stones were taken for use in local buildings. Today it’s situated among attractive woodland next to a loch. The remains of the castle are of national importance as the best-preserved, and earliest example of the peels built in Scotland by Edward I and is designated as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland (SM90205 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM90205" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM90205">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ).
Ruins of Lochmaben Castle
The ruins of Lochmaben Castle are situated on a promontory projecting into the southern end of Castle Loch. The castle was built by Edward I towards the end of the thirteenth century. It was an important outpost in hostile territory for the English, and withstood several sieges and attacks, before falling to the Scots in 1385. The castle remained a major site in wars with the English before it was finally abandoned in the 1700s, after which its stones were taken for use in local buildings. Today it’s situated among attractive woodland next to a loch. The remains of the castle are of national importance as the best-preserved, and earliest example of the peels built in Scotland by Edward I and is designated as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland (SM90205 LinkExternal link ).
Lochmaben War Memorial Lochmaben’s War Memorial is a statue of a soldier of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers regiment with head bowed and inverted rifle and wearing Tam o'Shanter and puttees. The inscriptions read, “To the glory of God and in ever grateful remembrance of the men of this parish who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-1919”, “Their name liveth for evermore” and “Lo. These are they from suff’rings great. The memorial stands on a three-stepped square base and plinth set in a memorial garden with raised flower beds at the south end of Main Street at the junction of Lockerbie Road.
Lochmaben War Memorial
Lochmaben’s War Memorial is a statue of a soldier of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers regiment with head bowed and inverted rifle and wearing Tam o'Shanter and puttees. The inscriptions read, “To the glory of God and in ever grateful remembrance of the men of this parish who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-1919”, “Their name liveth for evermore” and “Lo. These are they from suff’rings great. The memorial stands on a three-stepped square base and plinth set in a memorial garden with raised flower beds at the south end of Main Street at the junction of Lockerbie Road.
War Memorial and Garden, Lochmaben Lochmaben’s War Memorial is a statue of a soldier of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers regiment with head bowed and inverted rifle and wearing Tam o'Shanter and puttees. The inscriptions read, “To the glory of God and in ever grateful remembrance of the men of this parish who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-1919”, “Their name liveth for evermore” and “Lo. These are they from suff’rings great. The memorial stands on a three-stepped square base and plinth set in a memorial garden with raised flower beds at the south end of Main Street at the junction of Lockerbie Road.
War Memorial and Garden, Lochmaben
Lochmaben’s War Memorial is a statue of a soldier of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers regiment with head bowed and inverted rifle and wearing Tam o'Shanter and puttees. The inscriptions read, “To the glory of God and in ever grateful remembrance of the men of this parish who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-1919”, “Their name liveth for evermore” and “Lo. These are they from suff’rings great. The memorial stands on a three-stepped square base and plinth set in a memorial garden with raised flower beds at the south end of Main Street at the junction of Lockerbie Road.
Lochmaben Church Rectangular-plan 4-bay Gothic church at the south end of High Street, built 1819-20 Category A listed building (LB37539 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB37539" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB37539">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Historic Environment Scotland).
Lochmaben Church
Rectangular-plan 4-bay Gothic church at the south end of High Street, built 1819-20 Category A listed building (LB37539 LinkExternal link Historic Environment Scotland).
Lochmaben
Lochmaben
Lochmaben, Town Hall
Lochmaben, Town Hall
OS Cut Mark - Lochmaben, Town Hall <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm70198" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm70198">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
OS Cut Mark - Lochmaben, Town Hall
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Lochmaben looking towards the Town Hall
Lochmaben looking towards the Town Hall
OS Cut Mark - Lochmaben, Parish Church <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm69993" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm69993">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
OS Cut Mark - Lochmaben, Parish Church
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Gatehouse at Halleaths Gatehouse at Halleaths.
Gatehouse at Halleaths
Gatehouse at Halleaths.
Old Milestone by the B7020, Main Road, Lochmaben War Memorial By the B7020, in parish of Lochmaben (Annandale District), Lochmaben, just before junction with A709 by War Memorial. Inscription once read:- : (Annan / 13) : Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DG_ANLM13
Old Milestone by the B7020, Main Road, Lochmaben War Memorial
By the B7020, in parish of Lochmaben (Annandale District), Lochmaben, just before junction with A709 by War Memorial. Inscription once read:- : (Annan / 13) : Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DG_ANLM13
River Annan levee at Applegarthtown Flowing from north to south through Annandale, the River Annan is a spate river liable to flooding in its lower reaches. Farmland here is being protected by this earth wall, which is also used as a bridleway.
River Annan levee at Applegarthtown
Flowing from north to south through Annandale, the River Annan is a spate river liable to flooding in its lower reaches. Farmland here is being protected by this earth wall, which is also used as a bridleway.
Applegarthtown from the River Annan A fine example of an ancient settlement built above the river's immediate floodplain.
Applegarthtown from the River Annan
A fine example of an ancient settlement built above the river's immediate floodplain.
Gate on bridleway to Fishbeck New metal gate and sign on pathway on top of a levee which prevents flooding from the River Annan at Applegarthtown.
Gate on bridleway to Fishbeck
New metal gate and sign on pathway on top of a levee which prevents flooding from the River Annan at Applegarthtown.
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Peat Hill is located at Grid Ref: NY0982 (Lat: 55.129965, Lng: -3.4188889)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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