Bishop Forest Hill

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Bishop Forest Hill rises to 393 m (1,289 ft) in Dumfries and Galloway. It is one of the 1,546 Marilyns — British hills with at least 150 m of drop on every side. It is one of 72 hills the Albion Guide maps in Dumfries and Galloway.

The closest station is Dumfries, 13.1 km to the east. Nearby hills include Killyleoch Hill and Bennan.

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