Wanlockhead Travel Guide

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Meadowfoot from Wanlockhead
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Meadowfoot from Wanlockhead
Photo by David Parker (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
Mine spoil tip One of the many spoil tips littering the Wanlockhead area.
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Wanlockhead Lead Mining Museum. Wanlockhead is Scotland's highest village standing 1541 feet above sea level in the dramatic countryside of the Lowther Hills. In this small village stands the museum of Lead Mining which pays tribute to the harsh and spartan life of the miners from the 18th to the 20th century. see http://www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk/
Former Lead Workings, Meadowfoot Industrial heritage in the remote Lowther Hills at Wanlockhead. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanlockhead
Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74

Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74

2 out of 5
Welcome Break Service Area J13 Biggar Scotland
The price is ₹3,568 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
₹3,568
₹4,281 total
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Biggar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (753 reviews)
The rooms were fine. The staff were friendly. The price of a dog is crazy. And if you book third party you also have to pay another £5 on top ...This isnt stated anywhere...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74
Days Inn by Wyndham Lockerbie Annandale Water

Days Inn by Wyndham Lockerbie Annandale Water

3 out of 5
Roadchef Motorway Svc Ar A74M Lockerbie Scotland
The price is ₹3,600 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
₹3,600
₹4,321 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lockerbie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (808 reviews)
Loch view was lovely and a walk around the lochside very enjoyable

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Lockerbie Annandale Water
New Lanark Mill Hotel

New Lanark Mill Hotel

4 out of 5
Mill No.1 Lanark Scotland
Stay at this spa hotel in Lanark. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (527 reviews)
Quality of food served in restaurant. Expensive for highly processed portions eg frozen dipper style chips with a meal of fish and chips and my partner had the fish pie that looked and tasted like a budget frozen meal available from a supermarket. However reception and serving staff were very friendly ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

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Nith Riverside Cottages

Nith Riverside Cottages

3 out of 5
Blackaddie Road Sanquhar Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Sanquhar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden.
Nith Riverside Cottages
Stunning 4-bedroom Cabin With Hot Tub in Beattock!

Stunning 4-bedroom Cabin With Hot Tub in Beattock!

3 out of 5
Moffat Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Moffat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Southern Upland Way Trailhead and Moffat Community Nature Reserve ...
Stunning 4-bedroom Cabin With Hot Tub in Beattock!
Wildwood Cabin - Sleeps 6, Hot Tub & Parking

Wildwood Cabin - Sleeps 6, Hot Tub & Parking

3 out of 5
Moffat Scotland
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Wildwood Cabin - Sleeps 6, Hot Tub & Parking
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Popular places to visit

Tinto Hill Cairn

You can find out about the history of Biggar with a visit to Tinto Hill Cairn. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

Tinto Hill Cairn

Biggar Puppet Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Biggar Puppet Theatre on your trip to Biggar. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Biggar Puppet Theatre

Dove Cottage

You can find out about the history of Biggar with a trip to Dove Cottage. While in this quaint area, you can enjoy the cafes.

Dove Cottage

Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway

Enjoy an outing to Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway during your stay in Leadhills.

Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway

Biggar Gasworks

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Biggar Gasworks during your trip to Biggar. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Biggar Gasworks

Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum during your trip to Biggar. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum