Bar Weil

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Bar Weil

Near Half Mark Grassland now greening up near Half Mark Bridge.
Near Half Mark Credit: Richard Webb

Bar Weil is a small freshwater marsh located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. This marsh is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including waterfowl, amphibians, and aquatic plants. The marsh is surrounded by rolling hills and dense forests, creating a peaceful and secluded atmosphere for visitors to enjoy.

The marsh itself is relatively small, with a shallow lake, a small pool, and a pond scattered throughout the area. These bodies of water provide habitats for a diverse range of aquatic life, including fish, frogs, and water insects. Visitors to Bar Weil can often spot herons, ducks, and other waterfowl feeding and nesting along the edges of the water.

The marsh is a popular spot for birdwatching, nature photography, and wildlife observation. Visitors can explore the area on foot, following winding paths that lead through the marsh and around the various bodies of water. The marsh is also a peaceful spot for picnicking, relaxation, and enjoying the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Bar Weil Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.109888/-4.0964715 or Grid Reference NX6681. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Near Half Mark Grassland now greening up near Half Mark Bridge.
Near Half Mark
Grassland now greening up near Half Mark Bridge.
Half Mark Bridge
Half Mark Bridge
Sheep, Court Knowe
Sheep, Court Knowe
Field with sheep above the Garple Burn Seen from the B7075 Bogue to New Galloway road.
Field with sheep above the Garple Burn
Seen from the B7075 Bogue to New Galloway road.
Bogue Farm Seen on the A702 New Galloway to Thornhill road.
Bogue Farm
Seen on the A702 New Galloway to Thornhill road.
Field near Bogue Seen from the A702 Dalry to Thornhill road.
Field near Bogue
Seen from the A702 Dalry to Thornhill road.
Lochinvar Burn, near Milnmark
Lochinvar Burn, near Milnmark
Field of fodder crop near Bogue Seen from the A702 road from Thornhill to St John's Town of Dalry. The line of trees marks the valley of the Lochinvar Burn.
Field of fodder crop near Bogue
Seen from the A702 road from Thornhill to St John's Town of Dalry. The line of trees marks the valley of the Lochinvar Burn.
Milnmark Farm on the road to Lochinvar.
Milnmark
Farm on the road to Lochinvar.
Rough grazing farmland Viewed from the A702 with the plantation on Loch Hill beyond.
Rough grazing farmland
Viewed from the A702 with the plantation on Loch Hill beyond.
The A702
The A702
Shaw Hill An area of mostly rough grazing fields.
Shaw Hill
An area of mostly rough grazing fields.
Ruined dwelling.
Ruined dwelling.
Holy Linn, Garple Burn. In Covenanting times this waterfall was used for baptism, hence the name.
Holy Linn, Garple Burn.
In Covenanting times this waterfall was used for baptism, hence the name.
Drummanister Strand, Corriedoo Forest.
Drummanister Strand, Corriedoo Forest.
Track Junction, Corriedoo Forest.
Track Junction, Corriedoo Forest.
Barscobe Loch, Balmaclellan. Picture taken from Loch Rig.
Barscobe Loch, Balmaclellan.
Picture taken from Loch Rig.
Track leading towards Barscobe, Balmaclellan.
Track leading towards Barscobe, Balmaclellan.
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Bar Weil is located at Grid Ref: NX6681 (Lat: 55.109888, Lng: -4.0964715)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.109888,-4.0964715
Millmark Drum
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 55.1112043/-4.1032711
Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Source: wind
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.1117223/-4.1031215
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 55.106863/-4.0929396
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