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Criffel

No. 10 of 198 in Nith Estuary, No. 1 for hikes, No. 2 for views. Nature, 4.4 km from New Abbey.

Criffel
Photo: ally McGurk, CC BY-SA 2.0

A 569-metre hill peak in the Nith Estuary National Scenic Area.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Height
569 mOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-01
Website
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CriffelOverture Maps Foundation, Places, checked 2026-11-01
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.76 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
New Abbey Tearoomsin New AbbeyFood and pubs
Steamboat innin CarsethornFood and pubs
The Boat Housein GlencapleFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
John Paul Jones Museum2.8 km from CarsethornHistory and heritage
New Abbey Corn Millin New AbbeyHistory and heritage
Maryfield Parkin New AbbeyRainy day

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