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Fly Hill

Hill, Mountain in Buteshire

Scotland

Fly Hill

Rothesay - Rhubodach, Stuck Farm
Rothesay - Rhubodach, Stuck Farm Credit: william craig

Fly Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the region of Buteshire, Scotland. Situated in the southern part of the island of Bute, it is known for its breathtaking natural beauty and unique characteristics. With an elevation of approximately 250 meters (820 feet), Fly Hill is classified as a hill rather than a mountain.

The hill is renowned for its panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the neighboring islands. From its summit, one can enjoy sweeping vistas of the rolling green hills, charming coastal villages, and the sparkling waters of the Firth of Clyde. On a clear day, the hill offers glimpses of the Isle of Arran and the Kintyre Peninsula in the distance.

Fly Hill is covered in a patchwork of heather, grasses, and low-lying shrubs, creating a picturesque landscape. It is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts who are drawn to its tranquil atmosphere and diverse flora and fauna. The hill provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, photography, and birdwatching.

Accessible by well-maintained footpaths, Fly Hill offers a moderate challenge for visitors, making it suitable for individuals of various fitness levels. It also has a rich historical significance, with traces of ancient settlements and burial sites found in the vicinity.

Whether it is to experience its natural splendor, to engage in outdoor pursuits, or to explore its historical heritage, Fly Hill in Bute is a captivating destination that showcases the breathtaking beauty of the Scottish landscape.

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Fly Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.876767/-5.1011631 or Grid Reference NS0669. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rothesay - Rhubodach, Stuck Farm
Rothesay - Rhubodach, Stuck Farm
Rothesay - Rhubodach, Shalunt Cottage
Rothesay - Rhubodach, Shalunt Cottage
Shalunt Cottage
Shalunt Cottage
Stuck Farm
Stuck Farm
Grazing at Stuck Farm
Grazing at Stuck Farm
Doon The Watter, 25th June 2011 : Heading For The Kyles of Bute After a dreich, wet sail down the Clyde and stops at Greenock, Helensburgh, Dunoon and Rothesay, the paddle steamer Waverley has now passed the mouth of Loch Striven at Strone Point and is heading up the eastern Kyle towards the renowned and much loved Kyles of Bute. Fittingly, the cloud has lifted a little.
Doon The Watter, 25th June 2011 : Heading For The Kyles of Bute
After a dreich, wet sail down the Clyde and stops at Greenock, Helensburgh, Dunoon and Rothesay, the paddle steamer Waverley has now passed the mouth of Loch Striven at Strone Point and is heading up the eastern Kyle towards the renowned and much loved Kyles of Bute. Fittingly, the cloud has lifted a little.
Doon The Watter, 25 June 2011 : The North Shore of the Eastern Kyles of Bute This is a view of the north (or east) shore of the eastern Kyle near its southern end in the vicinity of South Hall Farm and Strone Point
Doon The Watter, 25 June 2011 : The North Shore of the Eastern Kyles of Bute
This is a view of the north (or east) shore of the eastern Kyle near its southern end in the vicinity of South Hall Farm and Strone Point
The road to Rhubodach by the East Kyle. Although the OS calls the water here and on the west coast of Bute "The Kyles of Bute", locally, and amongst sailors, this is the East Kyle and the one to the west is the West Kyle.
The road to Rhubodach by the East Kyle.
Although the OS calls the water here and on the west coast of Bute "The Kyles of Bute", locally, and amongst sailors, this is the East Kyle and the one to the west is the West Kyle.
Quiet seat by the East Kyle Although the OS calls the water here and on the west coast of Bute "The Kyles of Bute", locally, and amongst sailors, this is the East Kyle and the one to the west is the West Kyle.
Quiet seat by the East Kyle
Although the OS calls the water here and on the west coast of Bute "The Kyles of Bute", locally, and amongst sailors, this is the East Kyle and the one to the west is the West Kyle.
Stuck Farm, Bute
Stuck Farm, Bute
North Bute moorland Slopes of Windy Hill.
North Bute moorland
Slopes of Windy Hill.
Moorland below Windy Hill On the West Island Way Bute
Moorland below Windy Hill
On the West Island Way Bute
Stuck Farm, Bute Stuck Farm on the eastern side of the Isle of Bute, Scotland.
Stuck Farm, Bute
Stuck Farm on the eastern side of the Isle of Bute, Scotland.
Heading south to Rothesay On the east coastal road on Bute.
Heading south to Rothesay
On the east coastal road on Bute.
A section of beach on north-east Bute with the mainland beyond
A section of beach on north-east Bute with the mainland beyond
Shore of the Kyles of Bute near Shalunt Cottage
Shore of the Kyles of Bute near Shalunt Cottage
The shore of North Bute looking over to Cowal
The shore of North Bute looking over to Cowal
Stuck Farm, Bute View south from the A886.
Stuck Farm, Bute
View south from the A886.
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Fly Hill is located at Grid Ref: NS0669 (Lat: 55.876767, Lng: -5.1011631)

Unitary Authority: Argyll and Bute

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire

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