Cremannan Muir

Downs, Moorland in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Cremannan Muir

Whins near Tombrake The gorse is growing in the usual site, the sort of place where big snow drifts form.
Whins near Tombrake Credit: Richard Webb

Cremannan Muir is a vast expanse of downs and moorland located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. This area is characterized by its open, undulating terrain, dotted with patches of heather, grasses, and scattered trees. The landscape is dominated by rolling hills and expansive views of the surrounding countryside.

Cremannan Muir is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for walking, hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, grouse, and various species of birds.

The moorland is also rich in archaeological history, with ancient settlements and burial sites dating back thousands of years. Visitors to Cremannan Muir can explore these historical sites and learn more about the area's past.

Overall, Cremannan Muir is a tranquil and picturesque destination, ideal for those seeking a peaceful escape in the heart of the Scottish countryside. Its natural beauty and rich history make it a must-visit location for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Cremannan Muir Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.087642/-4.3237034 or Grid Reference NS5590. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Whins near Tombrake The gorse is growing in the usual site, the sort of place where big snow drifts form.
Whins near Tombrake
The gorse is growing in the usual site, the sort of place where big snow drifts form.
A875 A quiet road to Balfron with a spectacular basalt backdrop - the Campsies.
A875
A quiet road to Balfron with a spectacular basalt backdrop - the Campsies.
Event signs, Kepculloch Toll Killearn Beer Festival and Drymen Show being promoted at a road junction.
Event signs, Kepculloch Toll
Killearn Beer Festival and Drymen Show being promoted at a road junction.
Looking towards the Highlands The boundary fault and hills beyond seen from Kepculloch Toll.
Looking towards the Highlands
The boundary fault and hills beyond seen from Kepculloch Toll.
Farmland beside A811
Farmland beside A811
A875 near Tombrake
A875 near Tombrake
Old Milepost by the A875, north of Balfron, Drymen parish Glasgow curved plate by the A875, in parish of Drymen (Stirling District), North of Balfron, near junction with the A811, South of Kepculloch Toll, on verge, set on stone.

Inscription reads:-
GLASGOW
ROYAL EXCHANGE
21
{hand->}
BALFRON
2

HES listed.
Reference: LB49004 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB49004" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB49004">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: ST_GWBF21
Old Milepost by the A875, north of Balfron, Drymen parish
Glasgow curved plate by the A875, in parish of Drymen (Stirling District), North of Balfron, near junction with the A811, South of Kepculloch Toll, on verge, set on stone. Inscription reads:- GLASGOW ROYAL EXCHANGE 21 {hand->} BALFRON 2 HES listed. Reference: LB49004 LinkExternal link Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: ST_GWBF21
Old Milestone by the A875, Kepculloch Road, Balfron parish Glasgow curved by the A875, in parish of Balfron (Stirling District), Kepculloch Road, North of Tombrake Farm, on grass verge, East side of road.

Inscription reads:-
GLASGOW
ROYAL EXCHANGE
20
{hand->}
BALFRON
1

Grade C(S) listed.
Reference: LB49016 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB49016" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB49016">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: ST_GWBF20
Old Milestone by the A875, Kepculloch Road, Balfron parish
Glasgow curved by the A875, in parish of Balfron (Stirling District), Kepculloch Road, North of Tombrake Farm, on grass verge, East side of road. Inscription reads:- GLASGOW ROYAL EXCHANGE 20 {hand->} BALFRON 1 Grade C(S) listed. Reference: LB49016 LinkExternal link Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: ST_GWBF20
A875 near Tombrake
A875 near Tombrake
Looking north-northwest on the A875
Looking north-northwest on the A875
Park Wood From the A875.
Park Wood
From the A875.
The A875 Looking south.
The A875
Looking south.
Lay By on A811 near Lower Ballaird
Lay By on A811 near Lower Ballaird
A811 approaching A875 junction
A811 approaching A875 junction
Field & trees north of Tombrake View towards distant Ben Lomond
Field & trees north of Tombrake
View towards distant Ben Lomond
View over Kepculloch towards Ben Lomond
View over Kepculloch towards Ben Lomond
Field north of Kepculloch Looking beyond Stoneyacre & Douchlage towards distant Ben Lomond
Field north of Kepculloch
Looking beyond Stoneyacre & Douchlage towards distant Ben Lomond
Tree-lined A811 west of Lower Ballaird
Tree-lined A811 west of Lower Ballaird
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Cremannan Muir is located at Grid Ref: NS5590 (Lat: 56.087642, Lng: -4.3237034)

Unitary Authority: Stirling

Police Authority: Forth Valley

What 3 Words

///insect.sensibly.shoelaces. Near Balfron, Stirling

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