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Things to see in Dumfries & Galloway (United Kingdom): 21 places and when to go
Dumfries & Galloway is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Nature (14), Mountains (12), Hiking (3). The best known are Broad Law, White Coomb and Ettrick Pen. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 55.4212, -3.2917
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (14) · Mountains (12) · Hiking (3) · History (2) · Museums and art (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 59 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Broad Law, at 840 m.
What to see in Dumfries & Galloway
The places in and around Dumfries & Galloway, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Broad Law840m high mountain in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK9.4 km
- White Coomb821m high mountain in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK2.0 km
- Ettrick Pen692m high mountain in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK7.4 km
- Dollar LawHill in Southern Uplands, Scotland, UK13 km
- Dryhope TowerCastle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK13 km
- Loch Fell688m high mountain in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK10 km
- Andrewhinney HillHill on the Dumfries and Galloway border with Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK1.7 km
- Cramalt CraigHill in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK10.0 km
- Croft HeadHill in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK9.7 km
- Greenside LawHill in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK11 km
- Moffat MuseumMuseum in Moffat, Scotland, United Kingdom14 km
- Talla Cleuch HeadHill in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK8.5 km
- Tushie LawMountain in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK11 km
- Carrifran WildwoodProtected area3.7 km
- Ettrick Shepherd MonumentMonument in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK, by St Mary's Loch7.8 km
- GameshopeHiking6.0 km
- Glenrusco Railway BridgeBridge13 km
- Grey Mare's Tail, GallowayWaterfall northeast of Newton Stewart, in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK1 m
- Over PhawhopeHiking6.7 km
- Romans and Reivers RouteLong-distance path in southern Scotland14 km
- Whiteside HillHill in Tweedsmuir, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK12 km
When to go to Dumfries & Galloway
The best time to visit Dumfries & Galloway is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:25
- FebPossible9:20
- MarPossible11:27
- AprBest time13:51
- MayBest time15:57
- JunBest time17:09
- JulBest time16:39
- AugBest time14:47
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:06
- NovBetter not7:58
- DecPossible6:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 50. In April, 21 of the 21 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Dumfries & Galloway
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 59 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Peebles44 places27 km
- Hawick22 places32 km
- Langholm16 places36 km
- Galashiels23 places39 km
- Sanquhar11 places40 km
- Lanark21 places41 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Dumfries & Galloway?
The best known: Broad Law, White Coomb, Ettrick Pen, Dollar Law, Dryhope Tower. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Dumfries & Galloway?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 50.
How do you get to Dumfries & Galloway?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 59 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Dumfries & Galloway as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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