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Notable fort · Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Waterloo Monument

Waterloo Monument is a fort in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

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Waterloo Monument: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

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

Best time to visit Waterloo Monument

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

How to reach Waterloo Monument — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 54.97394, -3.63814. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Waterloo Monument open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Waterloo Monument yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Waterloo Monument?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Waterloo Monument?

    Nearby: Sweetheart Abbey (fort, 2 km), Criffel (viewpoint, 5 km), Lochaber Loch (lake, 7 km), Loch Arthur (lake, 7 km), Caerlaverock Castle (fort, 9 km), Auchenskeoch Castle (fort, 9 km).

    Is Waterloo Monument worth visiting?

    Waterloo Monument is listed as a notable fort in Scotland on Spotwander.