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Dalbeattie

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Dalbeattie

Dalbeattie sits on the route: 15 minutes from Castle Douglas, 56km from Buttermere.

Dalbeattie is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 4,260, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dalbeattie sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dalbeattie to your route.

About Dalbeattie

Dalbeattie (, Scots: Dawbeattie, Scottish Gaelic: Dail Bheithe meaning 'haugh of the birch', or Dail Bhàite 'drowned haugh' (i.e. liable to flood) is a town in the historical county of Kirkcudbrightshire in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Dalbeattie is in a wooded valley on the Urr Water 4 miles (6 km) east of Castle

Read more Douglas and 12 miles (19 km) south west of Dumfries. The town is famed for its granite industry and for being the home town of William McMaster Murdoch, the First Officer of the RMS Titanic.

Read more on Wikipedia

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Where is Dalbeattie located?

Dalbeattie is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.9328 latitude, -3.8227 longitude.

What is the population of Dalbeattie?

Dalbeattie has a population of approximately 4,260 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
4,260
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.9328, -3.8227

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Dalbeattie

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Newlands Pass

A quiet, narrow pass through Newlands Valley with the Moss Force waterfall tumbling beside the road.

55 km · about 65 min drive

natural wonder

Buttermere

Tranquil lake surrounded by dramatic fells including Haystacks and Fleetwith Pike, offering one of the finest circular walks in the Lake District.

56 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Derwentwater

A serene island-studded lake beside Keswick, perfect for a lakeside drive, launch cruise and the Surprise View overlook.

59 km · about 70 min drive

ancient ruins

Castlerigg Stone Circle

A 5,000-year-old stone circle set on a fell with a 360-degree mountain panorama, free and roadside near Keswick.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Dalbeattie

  • 55 kmNewlands PassA quiet, narrow pass through Newlands Valley with the Moss Force waterfall tumbling beside the road.
  • 59 kmDerwentwaterA serene island-studded lake beside Keswick, perfect for a lakeside drive, launch cruise and the Surprise View overlook.
  • 61 kmHonister PassA steep, single-track pass linking Borrowdale and Buttermere with hairpins, a slate mine and exhilarating gradients.
  • 64 kmWastwaterEngland's deepest lake, ringed by towering screes, voted Britain's favourite view and reached by a single dramatic dead-end road.
  • 66 kmScafell PikeEngland's highest mountain at 978m, a challenging ascent rewarded with panoramic views stretching to Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man.
  • 69 kmHelvellynEngland's third highest peak at 950m, famous for the knife-edge ridge of Striding Edge and sweeping views across the Lake District.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Dalbeattie.

Castle Douglas

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 4,070

Kirkcudbright

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18 km awayPop. 3,350

Dumfries

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20 km awayPop. 46,500

Locharbriggs

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24 km awayPop. 5,960

Silloth

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Maryport

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32 km awayPop. 9,555

Lochmaben

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

33 km awayPop. 2,100

Flimby

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33 km awayPop. 1,707

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