Coreholm Hill

Hill, Mountain in Wigtownshire

Scotland

Coreholm Hill

Bay House The bay is Portencorkrie. The west side of the Rhins is wild and there is a gale blowing out to sea.
Bay House Credit: Richard Webb

Coreholm Hill is a prominent hill located in Wigtownshire, a historical county in southwestern Scotland. Situated near the village of Kirkcowan, this natural landmark stands at an elevation of approximately 256 meters (840 feet) above sea level.

The hill is characterized by its gently sloping terrain, covered with lush green vegetation and dotted with a variety of plant species, including heather and grasses. It offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, with rolling hills, farmland, and distant views of the Irish Sea.

Coreholm Hill is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who are drawn to its tranquil and picturesque setting. The hill provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, birdwatching, and photography. Wildlife is abundant in the area, with sightings of various bird species, such as buzzards and kestrels, as well as occasional sightings of deer.

The hill is easily accessible, with a network of walking trails that lead visitors to its summit. At the top, there is a viewpoint that offers breathtaking vistas of the surrounding landscape, making it an ideal spot for capturing memorable photographs.

In addition to its natural beauty, Coreholm Hill also holds historical significance. It is believed to have been a site of human activity dating back to ancient times, with archaeological remains suggesting that it may have been used for ritual or ceremonial purposes.

Overall, Coreholm Hill is a captivating natural landmark that offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Scottish countryside while also exploring its rich history.

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Coreholm Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.691244/-4.9434299 or Grid Reference NX1036. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bay House The bay is Portencorkrie. The west side of the Rhins is wild and there is a gale blowing out to sea.
Bay House
The bay is Portencorkrie. The west side of the Rhins is wild and there is a gale blowing out to sea.
Southbound on the Rhins of Galloway Rockhopping on the way into the mouth of Clanyard bay
Southbound on the Rhins of Galloway
Rockhopping on the way into the mouth of Clanyard bay
Towards Barncorkrie Moor The gorse on the hillside glows brightly against the new spring grass in the sheep pasture.
Towards Barncorkrie Moor
The gorse on the hillside glows brightly against the new spring grass in the sheep pasture.
Barncorkrie Farm With Barncorkrie Moor behind and the minor road to Inshanks Fell in front.
Barncorkrie Farm
With Barncorkrie Moor behind and the minor road to Inshanks Fell in front.
Fields towards Cairn Fell With Barncorkrie Moor to left.
Fields towards Cairn Fell
With Barncorkrie Moor to left.
Fields by Knockencule With outbuildings of Knockencule Farm to right.
Fields by Knockencule
With outbuildings of Knockencule Farm to right.
Yellow Horse caves, Laggantalluch Head Yellow Horse caves, Laggantalluch Head, taken on a sea kayaking trip from East Tarbet to Port Logan.
Yellow Horse caves, Laggantalluch Head
Yellow Horse caves, Laggantalluch Head, taken on a sea kayaking trip from East Tarbet to Port Logan.
Cave of the Saddle, Gounie Head Cave of the Saddle, Gounie Head, taken on a sea kayaking trip from East Tarbet to Port Logan.
Cave of the Saddle, Gounie Head
Cave of the Saddle, Gounie Head, taken on a sea kayaking trip from East Tarbet to Port Logan.
Breddock Bay Breddock Bay taken on a sea kayak trip from East Tarbet to port Logan
Breddock Bay
Breddock Bay taken on a sea kayak trip from East Tarbet to port Logan
Craig of Dolt Craig of Dolt is composed of vertical and folded strata of greywacke, a sedimentary rock. The photo was taken in the vicinity of a delightfully named Gobawhilkin, while on a sea kayaking trip from East Tarbet to Port Logan.
Craig of Dolt
Craig of Dolt is composed of vertical and folded strata of greywacke, a sedimentary rock. The photo was taken in the vicinity of a delightfully named Gobawhilkin, while on a sea kayaking trip from East Tarbet to Port Logan.
Cairn, Barncorkrie Moor A rather neat cairn on the summit of the moor overlooking Barncorkrie. Another, nearby, is named the Cairn of Dolt, but I didn't go there.
Cairn, Barncorkrie Moor
A rather neat cairn on the summit of the moor overlooking Barncorkrie. Another, nearby, is named the Cairn of Dolt, but I didn't go there.
Carlin House Bay A small bay eroded along the strike of the rather deformed rocks of the turbiditic greywackes of the Clanyard Bay Formation (Gala Group, Silurian). Much interest attaches to the deformation style and stratigraphy of this area, but I did not climb down from the grassy col between the larger and smaller bays.
Carlin House Bay
A small bay eroded along the strike of the rather deformed rocks of the turbiditic greywackes of the Clanyard Bay Formation (Gala Group, Silurian). Much interest attaches to the deformation style and stratigraphy of this area, but I did not climb down from the grassy col between the larger and smaller bays.
Barncorkrie sheds and house Looking up the farm road past the sheds.
Barncorkrie sheds and house
Looking up the farm road past the sheds.
Farm track Looking up the farm track towards the col of Balloch, with Cairn fell in the right background.
Farm track
Looking up the farm track towards the col of Balloch, with Cairn fell in the right background.
Sheep fanks Looking down onto the sheep fanks at Balloch, with Cairn Fell in the background.
Sheep fanks
Looking down onto the sheep fanks at Balloch, with Cairn Fell in the background.
Grazing divide This fence obviously marks a farm boundary on Barncorkrie Moor, with grazed moor to the right and undisturbed heather to the left.
Grazing divide
This fence obviously marks a farm boundary on Barncorkrie Moor, with grazed moor to the right and undisturbed heather to the left.
Granite outcrop Heading west on Barncorkrie Moor the geology changes to granite and quite quickly the heather begins to dominate the moorland pasture.
Granite outcrop
Heading west on Barncorkrie Moor the geology changes to granite and quite quickly the heather begins to dominate the moorland pasture.
Deformed rocks An outcrop of highly deformed greywacke which is intruded by felsite dykes. These rugged rocks drop steeply to the sea from a pronounced feature known as Carlin House.
Deformed rocks
An outcrop of highly deformed greywacke which is intruded by felsite dykes. These rugged rocks drop steeply to the sea from a pronounced feature known as Carlin House.
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Coreholm Hill is located at Grid Ref: NX1036 (Lat: 54.691244, Lng: -4.9434299)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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Located within 500m of 54.691244,-4.9434299
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.693454/-4.9382539
High Clanyard
Place: farm
Lat/Long: 54.6935311/-4.9394586
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