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Langholm

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Langholm

Langholm sits on the route: 30 minutes from Longtown, 52km from Northumberland Dark Sky Park.

Langholm is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,250, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Langholm 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 Langholm to your route.

About Langholm

Langholm , also known colloquially as the "Muckle Toon", is a burgh in Dumfries and Galloway, southern Scotland. Langholm lies between four hills in the valley of the River Esk in the Southern Uplands.

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What are the best things to do in Langholm?

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Where is Langholm located?

Langholm is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.1510 latitude, -2.9989 longitude.

What is the population of Langholm?

Langholm has a population of approximately 2,250 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,250
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.1510, -2.9989

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 Langholm

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Hadrian's Wall

The 73-mile Roman frontier fortification stretching across northern England, built in 122 AD with forts, milecastles, and turrets marking the edge of the Roman Empire.

42 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Northumberland Dark Sky Park

Europe's largest area of protected dark sky covering 572 square miles, offering some of the best stargazing in England.

52 km · about 60 min drive

ancient ruins

Melrose Abbey

Exquisite ruined Cistercian abbey in the Scottish Borders, believed to hold the embalmed heart of Robert the Bruce.

53 km · about 60 min drive

mountain pass

Hartside Pass

The A686's grand sweep over the North Pennines between Penrith and Alston, climbing to 580m through wide hairpins with views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District fells. A celebrated drivers' and bikers' road.

56 km · about 65 min drive

cafe

Hartside Cafe

A remote hilltop cafe at 1,904 feet on the A686 in Cumbria, one of England's highest road cafes and a bucket-list stop for bikers.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Langholm

  • 56 kmHartside PassThe A686's grand sweep over the North Pennines between Penrith and Alston, climbing to 580m through wide hairpins with views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District fells. A celebrated drivers' and bikers' road.
  • 64 kmDerwentwaterA serene island-studded lake beside Keswick, perfect for a lakeside drive, launch cruise and the Surprise View overlook.
  • 64 kmUllswaterA graceful Z-shaped lake with steamers, the lakeside road and Glenridding making it the perfect Lakes touring base.
  • 67 kmNewlands PassA quiet, narrow pass through Newlands Valley with the Moss Force waterfall tumbling beside the road.
  • 69 kmHelvellynEngland's third highest peak at 950m, famous for the knife-edge ridge of Striding Edge and sweeping views across the Lake District.
  • 72 kmHonister PassA steep, single-track pass linking Borrowdale and Buttermere with hairpins, a slate mine and exhilarating gradients.

Driving in United Kingdom

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

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Langholm.

Longtown

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

16 km awayPop. 3,000

Gretna

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

18 km awayPop. 3,110

Eastriggs

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

22 km awayPop. 1,850

Lockerbie

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

23 km awayPop. 4,190

Annan

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

24 km awayPop. 8,760

Burgh by Sands

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

26 km awayPop. 1,176

Brampton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

28 km awayPop. 4,627

Lochmaben

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

28 km awayPop. 2,100

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