Beneraird

Hill, Mountain in Ayrshire

Scotland

Beneraird

Grouse Chick, Smyrton Hill
Grouse Chick, Smyrton Hill Credit: Billy McCrorie

Beneraird is a prominent hill located in Ayrshire, Scotland. With an elevation of approximately 582 meters (1,909 feet), it is considered one of the region's notable landmarks. Beneraird is situated about 8 kilometers (5 miles) southwest of the town of Girvan and is part of the Galloway Forest Park.

The hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the Ayrshire coast, the Firth of Clyde, and the Isle of Arran. Its strategic location and exceptional vantage point make it a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers.

Beneraird is characterized by its rugged terrain and diverse vegetation. The hill is predominantly covered in heather and grass, with scattered patches of forestry. Its slopes are relatively steep, creating a challenging yet rewarding climb for visitors. The summit of Beneraird provides a remarkable viewpoint, allowing visitors to appreciate the scenic beauty of the area.

The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, red squirrels, and a range of bird species such as peregrine falcons and buzzards. This biodiversity adds to the appeal of Beneraird for nature lovers.

Access to Beneraird is available through several well-marked trails, ensuring visitors can explore the hill safely. Whether it is for a peaceful walk, a challenging hike, or simply to admire the stunning vistas, Beneraird offers a memorable experience for all who visit.

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Beneraird Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.066004/-4.9215031 or Grid Reference NX1378. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grouse Chick, Smyrton Hill
Grouse Chick, Smyrton Hill
Clouds over Smyrton Hill
Clouds over Smyrton Hill
Smyrton Hill with Blue Sky
Smyrton Hill with Blue Sky
Top of Smyrton Hill With view out to the Ailsa Craig.
Top of Smyrton Hill
With view out to the Ailsa Craig.
Blue Sky and White Clouds over Smyrton Hill Good old Scottish weather changes every thirty seconds.
Blue Sky and White Clouds over Smyrton Hill
Good old Scottish weather changes every thirty seconds.
Smyrton Summit
Smyrton Summit
Smyrton Hill Looking at black clouds over Milljoan hill.
Smyrton Hill
Looking at black clouds over Milljoan hill.
Top of Smyrton Hill Looking down Glen App to Loch Ryan.
Top of Smyrton Hill
Looking down Glen App to Loch Ryan.
Small Cairn on Smyrton Summit With view over to Beneraird hill.
Small Cairn on Smyrton Summit
With view over to Beneraird hill.
Top of Smyrton Hill Looking over to the Windfarm at Arecleoch Forest.
Top of Smyrton Hill
Looking over to the Windfarm at Arecleoch Forest.
Smyrton Summit With a very small cairn I'm sure used to be bigger see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2453035">NX1179 : Smyrton Hill</a>.
Smyrton Summit
With a very small cairn I'm sure used to be bigger see NX1179 : Smyrton Hill.
Top of Smyrton Hill With close up of the Windfarm at Arecleoch Forest and then onto the Galloway hills the range you see is called The Awful Hand. From Shalloch on Minnoch on the left to the Merrick on the right.
Top of Smyrton Hill
With close up of the Windfarm at Arecleoch Forest and then onto the Galloway hills the range you see is called The Awful Hand. From Shalloch on Minnoch on the left to the Merrick on the right.
Electricity Pylon Looking through the pylon that's Big Fell
Electricity Pylon
Looking through the pylon that's Big Fell
Electricity Pylon
Electricity Pylon
Power Lines
Power Lines
New Luce Trail Where now black cow.
New Luce Trail
Where now black cow.
Sheep near Big Fell Big Fell is the hill on the right.
Sheep near Big Fell
Big Fell is the hill on the right.
New Luce Trail To Ballantrae. To the right of the pylon you can just make out the Ailsa Craig.
New Luce Trail
To Ballantrae. To the right of the pylon you can just make out the Ailsa Craig.
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Beneraird is located at Grid Ref: NX1378 (Lat: 55.066004, Lng: -4.9215031)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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Located within 500m of 55.066004,-4.9215031
Beneraird
Ele: 439
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 55.066006/-4.9214869
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