Local favourite hill · Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Barr Hill

Barr Hill is a hill in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

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Barr Hill: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this hill: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Barr Hill

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Barr Hill — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 55.11181, -3.91318. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Barr Hill

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Barr Hill?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Barr Hill?

    Nearby: Southern Upland Way (Section B - Melrose to Lauder) (trek, 16 km), Tynron Doon (church, 16 km), Lochrutton Loch (lake, 18 km), Loch Ken (lake, 18 km), Ellisland Farm (museum, 19 km), Parish Church of Crossmichael (church, 19 km).