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Garry Hill

Hill, Mountain in Ayrshire

Scotland

Garry Hill

Garry Point and Finnarts Bay Viewed from P&O Ferry 'European Causeway'. See Billy McCrorie's <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5554327" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5554327">Link</a> On a better weather day!
Garry Point and Finnarts Bay Credit: Russel Wills

Garry Hill is a prominent landmark located in Ayrshire, Scotland. Known for its picturesque beauty and rich history, Garry Hill stands tall as a prominent hill in the region. It is situated approximately 5 kilometers northwest of the town of Ayr.

Garry Hill offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, with its peak reaching an elevation of around 153 meters above sea level. The hill is covered in lush greenery, consisting of a variety of trees and vegetation, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere. This natural setting attracts hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers who are captivated by its beauty.

The hill is known to have a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various species of birds, mammals, and plants. It provides a habitat for numerous wildlife species, making it an important conservation area in the region.

From a historical perspective, Garry Hill holds great significance. It is believed to have been inhabited since ancient times, with archaeological evidence suggesting that it was a site of human settlement dating back thousands of years. The hill has also been associated with various legends and myths, adding to its mystique.

Overall, Garry Hill in Ayrshire offers visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in nature, explore its rich history, and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape. It is a place of natural beauty and cultural importance, attracting both locals and tourists alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.01585/-5.0484933 or Grid Reference NX0573. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Garry Point and Finnarts Bay Viewed from P&O Ferry 'European Causeway'. See Billy McCrorie's <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5554327" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5554327">Link</a> On a better weather day!
Garry Point and Finnarts Bay
Viewed from P&O Ferry 'European Causeway'. See Billy McCrorie's Link On a better weather day!
Finnarts Bay and Garry Point North of Cairnryan Finnarts Bay on Loch Ryan where the river App enters the Loch, Garry Point can be seen in the background.
Finnarts Bay and Garry Point North of Cairnryan
Finnarts Bay on Loch Ryan where the river App enters the Loch, Garry Point can be seen in the background.
A wartime observation post overlooking the entrance to Lochryan. A wartime observation post overlooking the entrance to Lochryan above Finnarts Bay, North of Cairnryan near Stranraer.
A wartime observation post overlooking the entrance to Lochryan.
A wartime observation post overlooking the entrance to Lochryan above Finnarts Bay, North of Cairnryan near Stranraer.
Finnarts Hill above Finnarts Point, Lochryan near Stranraer Finnarts Hill (143 metres) which sits overlooking Lochryan above Finnarts Point. Photo taken on a lovely Winter's day with some low cloud.
Finnarts Hill above Finnarts Point, Lochryan near Stranraer
Finnarts Hill (143 metres) which sits overlooking Lochryan above Finnarts Point. Photo taken on a lovely Winter's day with some low cloud.
Blarbuie Hill between Finnarts Hill and Sandloch Hill This hill is about 650 feet high and sits in between Finnarts Hill and Sandloch Hill above Lochryan.
Blarbuie Hill between Finnarts Hill and Sandloch Hill
This hill is about 650 feet high and sits in between Finnarts Hill and Sandloch Hill above Lochryan.
The old bridge over Water of App at Finnarts Bay near Cairnryan
The old bridge over Water of App at Finnarts Bay near Cairnryan
Parking area next to a beach This area is at Finnart's Bay. The photographer is standing on the beach and the photo shows an area that was once beach but is now scrubby vegetation. It is used as a parking/picnic area. In the distance is the entrance to Glen App.
Parking area next to a beach
This area is at Finnart's Bay. The photographer is standing on the beach and the photo shows an area that was once beach but is now scrubby vegetation. It is used as a parking/picnic area. In the distance is the entrance to Glen App.
Sea Loch The head of Loch Ryan as seen from Finnart's Bay.
Sea Loch
The head of Loch Ryan as seen from Finnart's Bay.
Doocot at Finnarts Farm Glenapp Possibly once used by inhabitants of Finnarts House (long since demolished) Note rabbit in the foreground!
Doocot at Finnarts Farm Glenapp
Possibly once used by inhabitants of Finnarts House (long since demolished) Note rabbit in the foreground!
Royal Yacht Britannia rounding Garry Point Yacht on way to visit Stranraer before decommissioning.
Royal Yacht Britannia rounding Garry Point
Yacht on way to visit Stranraer before decommissioning.
Towards Corsewall Point Looking across the Firth of Clyde at the entrance to Loch Ryan. Corsewall Point is the second promontory from the left. Northern Ireland is just visible on the horizon.
Towards Corsewall Point
Looking across the Firth of Clyde at the entrance to Loch Ryan. Corsewall Point is the second promontory from the left. Northern Ireland is just visible on the horizon.
Drumbo Looking towards Penderry Hill.
Drumbo
Looking towards Penderry Hill.
Craiganlea The house lies at the foot of Sandloch Hill. Penderry Hill is visible on the far right.
Craiganlea
The house lies at the foot of Sandloch Hill. Penderry Hill is visible on the far right.
The A77 At Drumbo The main road follows Glen App between Finnarts Bay and Carlock House. It's a busy road, carrying traffic from the Northern Ireland ferries.
The A77 At Drumbo
The main road follows Glen App between Finnarts Bay and Carlock House. It's a busy road, carrying traffic from the Northern Ireland ferries.
Warning Sign at Finnarts Bay The sign warns of unexpectedly large waves that reach the shore approximately 30 minutes after a ferry has passed. Although not quite of tsunami size, these large waves can produce a risk to children on the shore. Loch Ryan is busy with ferry traffic, from Stranraer and Cairnryan.
Warning Sign at Finnarts Bay
The sign warns of unexpectedly large waves that reach the shore approximately 30 minutes after a ferry has passed. Although not quite of tsunami size, these large waves can produce a risk to children on the shore. Loch Ryan is busy with ferry traffic, from Stranraer and Cairnryan.
Finnarts Bay Looking north along the shore on a fine late-April morning.
Finnarts Bay
Looking north along the shore on a fine late-April morning.
Looking Up Glen App Looking up the glen from the refurbished bridge over the Water of App. Sandloch Hill is in the background.
Looking Up Glen App
Looking up the glen from the refurbished bridge over the Water of App. Sandloch Hill is in the background.
A Wee Gap Looking inland on the way to Garry Point on a fine late-April morning.
A Wee Gap
Looking inland on the way to Garry Point on a fine late-April morning.
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Garry Hill is located at Grid Ref: NX0573 (Lat: 55.01585, Lng: -5.0484933)

Unitary Authority: South Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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