Barmore Hill

Hill, Mountain in Wigtownshire

Scotland

Barmore Hill

Gap in the trees Looking down through the trees in Knockinaam Woods.
Gap in the trees Credit: Jon Alexander

Barmore Hill is a prominent hill located in Wigtownshire, Scotland. It is situated near the village of Wigtown and stands at an elevation of approximately 220 meters (720 feet) above sea level. The hill is part of the wider Galloway Hills range in the southern uplands of Scotland.

Barmore Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the Galloway Forest Park, the Solway Firth, and the rolling hills of Wigtownshire. Its vantage point makes it a popular destination for hikers, walkers, and nature enthusiasts, who can enjoy the breathtaking scenery and the opportunity to spot various wildlife species.

The hill is covered in a mix of heather, grasses, and shrubs, creating a diverse and vibrant habitat for a range of flora and fauna. It provides a home for several bird species, including red grouse, skylarks, and meadow pipits. Mammals such as hares and roe deer can also be spotted in the area.

Access to Barmore Hill is relatively easy, with a well-maintained footpath leading to the summit. The hill is a popular destination for those seeking an active day out, offering a moderate challenge for climbers and hillwalkers. On clear days, it is not uncommon to see paragliders soaring through the skies above Barmore Hill, taking advantage of the favorable wind conditions.

Overall, Barmore Hill is a picturesque and accessible hill in Wigtownshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

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Barmore Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.832907/-5.034975 or Grid Reference NX0552. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gap in the trees Looking down through the trees in Knockinaam Woods.
Gap in the trees
Looking down through the trees in Knockinaam Woods.
Birch tree Beside the track in Knockinaam Wood.
Birch tree
Beside the track in Knockinaam Wood.
Down the track In Knockinaam Wood.
Down the track
In Knockinaam Wood.
Floral Collection Next to the track in Knockinaam Wood. At the top we have a Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) which is not yet in flower, below this are Dog Violets (Viola riviniana) and the white Wood Sorrel flowers (Oxalis acetosella).
Floral Collection
Next to the track in Knockinaam Wood. At the top we have a Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) which is not yet in flower, below this are Dog Violets (Viola riviniana) and the white Wood Sorrel flowers (Oxalis acetosella).
Wood Sorrel The pretty white flowers of the Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) with their five petals, purple veins and distinctive trefoil leaves which close as night falls, reopening in the dappled sun the next morning.
Wood Sorrel
The pretty white flowers of the Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) with their five petals, purple veins and distinctive trefoil leaves which close as night falls, reopening in the dappled sun the next morning.
Spittal House Farm South east of the Port of Spittal Burn that flows into Port of Spittal Bay.
The Caledonian Cheese Company is based in Stranraer.
Spittal House Farm
South east of the Port of Spittal Burn that flows into Port of Spittal Bay. The Caledonian Cheese Company is based in Stranraer.
Grassland beside Knockinaam Wood South Port o' Spittal farm on the right horizon.
Grassland beside Knockinaam Wood
South Port o' Spittal farm on the right horizon.
Sheep on Barmore Hill More grassland!
Sheep on Barmore Hill
More grassland!
Barmore House Note the tropical palm trees!
Barmore House
Note the tropical palm trees!
Kildonnan Cottages With cattle on the hill beyond.
Kildonnan Cottages
With cattle on the hill beyond.
Kildonnan farm With a huge Westfalia Separator tank.
Kildonnan farm
With a huge Westfalia Separator tank.
Farm at North Port of Spittal
Farm at North Port of Spittal
Road junction on the B7042 Portpatrick to Sandhead road
Road junction on the B7042
Portpatrick to Sandhead road
Earth moving down on the farm Seen from the B7042
Earth moving down on the farm
Seen from the B7042
B7042 Portpatrick to Sandhead road In south-west Scotland, the B roads are more like quiet country lanes.
B7042 Portpatrick to Sandhead road
In south-west Scotland, the B roads are more like quiet country lanes.
The "Scottish Riviera" Palm trees outside this house at Balmore are witness to the mild climate of Galloway.
The "Scottish Riviera"
Palm trees outside this house at Balmore are witness to the mild climate of Galloway.
Cattle at High Three Mark Seen from the B7042
Cattle at High Three Mark
Seen from the B7042
Cattle in the brown stuff Seen from the B7042. Am I alone in finding something rather distasteful about this part of the human food chain? 

However, I am assured by 4wd that all is not as it seems. They look well fed and contented. Straw for bedding is hard to come by in remote parts of Scotland and transporting it any distance is now extremely costly. So some cattle are outwintered if possible and they tend to spend a lot of time standing near the gate or feed trough waiting for feed! They aren't confined there with nowhere clean to lie as their clean flanks indicate.
Cattle in the brown stuff
Seen from the B7042. Am I alone in finding something rather distasteful about this part of the human food chain? However, I am assured by 4wd that all is not as it seems. They look well fed and contented. Straw for bedding is hard to come by in remote parts of Scotland and transporting it any distance is now extremely costly. So some cattle are outwintered if possible and they tend to spend a lot of time standing near the gate or feed trough waiting for feed! They aren't confined there with nowhere clean to lie as their clean flanks indicate.
Show me another place!

Barmore Hill is located at Grid Ref: NX0552 (Lat: 54.832907, Lng: -5.034975)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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