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McDiarmid Memorial and Whita Hill loop from Langholm — Roxburghshire

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Langholm, Ewes, And Westerkirk

McDiarmid Memorial and Whita Hill loop from Langholm — Roxburghshire

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McDiarmid Memorial and Whita Hill loop from Langholm — Roxburghshire

02:10

6.89km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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135 m

Park

Bus stop

3.60 km

MacDiarmid Memorial Sculpture

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overlooking the town of Langholm, this memorial takes the form of a giant metal open book and is dedicated to the poet Hugh MacDiarmid.

Created by the sculptor Jake Harvey, …

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4.63 km

Malcolm Monument on Whita Hill

Highlight • Monument

The tall obelisk called The Malcolm Monument sits atop Whita Hill. It was built in 1835-36 in honour of Major General Sir John Malcolm, a Scottish soldier and a diplomat. The monument is a Grade B listed building.

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5.44 km

Whita Well Spring and Langholm Common Riding Cairn

Highlight • Monument

Whita Well is a spring on the hillside here with an iron cup on a chain - unusual. A nice cup of cold, refreshing water! There is also the "Langholm …

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6.89 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.80 km

1.36 km

855 m

520 m

333 m

Surfaces

4.14 km

1.36 km

800 m

567 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

18°C

13°C

94 %

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McDiarmid Memorial and Whita Hill loop from Langholm — Roxburghshire

MacDiarmid Memorial Sculpture

Malcolm Monument on Whita Hill

Whita Well Spring and Langholm Common Riding Cairn

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