Little Brown Hill

Hill, Mountain in Ayrshire

Scotland

Little Brown Hill

Looking south towards Howcraigs Taken on a walk up to pattons hill and box law.
Looking south towards Howcraigs Credit: Gavin Ferguson

Little Brown Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Ayr and stands at an elevation of 557 feet (170 meters) above sea level. Although it is not particularly high compared to other mountains in Scotland, it is a notable landmark in the region.

Little Brown Hill is characterized by its distinctive shape, which resembles a gently sloping dome covered in heather and grass. The hill is predominantly composed of sandstone, and its slopes are dotted with scattered outcrops and boulders. The terrain is relatively gentle, making it accessible for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

The hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the rolling hills and farmland of Ayrshire. On clear days, it is possible to see the Firth of Clyde and the distant mountains of Arran and the Isle of Bute.

Little Brown Hill is also known for its rich biodiversity. The area supports a variety of plant species, including heather, gorse, and bracken, which provide habitat for a range of wildlife. Visitors may spot birds such as buzzards, kestrels, and pheasants, as well as smaller mammals such as rabbits and hares.

Given its accessibility and natural beauty, Little Brown Hill is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and photography. It offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life and provides a chance to immerse oneself in the scenic beauty of the Ayrshire countryside.

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Little Brown Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.769694/-4.7906858 or Grid Reference NS2556. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking south towards Howcraigs Taken on a walk up to pattons hill and box law.
Looking south towards Howcraigs
Taken on a walk up to pattons hill and box law.
Looking towards the stone walls across Windy Hill and Rigging hill
Looking towards the stone walls across Windy Hill and Rigging hill
Wind farm access road near summit Blackloch hill Almost at the top of the main access road just a steep tight corner to go round the side of White Knowes and Blackloch Hill with a background of the new turbines.
Wind farm access road near summit Blackloch hill
Almost at the top of the main access road just a steep tight corner to go round the side of White Knowes and Blackloch Hill with a background of the new turbines.
A760 bend near Fechan
A760 bend near Fechan
Fechan from A760
Fechan from A760
A760 passing Muirhead reservoir Road from boathouse on right
A760 passing Muirhead reservoir
Road from boathouse on right
Boathouse road junction with A760
Boathouse road junction with A760
Camphill Reservoir from A760 near Whitehill
Camphill Reservoir from A760 near Whitehill
Blaeloch Hill Done with Bob, Adrian & Mark after Wee Cumbrae. Started in good visibility however this did not last but bagged Brown Hill, a P30 on way down in the drizzly mist.

Name: Blaeloch Hill
Hill number: 1685
Height: 407m / 1335ft
Area: 27A: Ayr to the River Clyde
Class: Ma
Grid ref: NS 24329 55317
Summit feature: no feature
Drop: 185m
Col: 222m  NS240574
Blaeloch Hill
Done with Bob, Adrian & Mark after Wee Cumbrae. Started in good visibility however this did not last but bagged Brown Hill, a P30 on way down in the drizzly mist. Name: Blaeloch Hill Hill number: 1685 Height: 407m / 1335ft Area: 27A: Ayr to the River Clyde Class: Ma Grid ref: NS 24329 55317 Summit feature: no feature Drop: 185m Col: 222m NS240574
Brown Hill Bagged Brown Hill a P30 with Adrian and Mark after Blaeloch Hill, with Bob Taylor preferring to descend via windfarm access track.
Brown Hill
Bagged Brown Hill a P30 with Adrian and Mark after Blaeloch Hill, with Bob Taylor preferring to descend via windfarm access track.
Fairey Firefly Remains On Blaeloch Hill A view of the main bulk of the debris with Blaeloch Hill summit in the distance to the left.
Fairey Firefly Remains On Blaeloch Hill
A view of the main bulk of the debris with Blaeloch Hill summit in the distance to the left.
Fairey Firefly Propeller Hub The propeller hub and reduction gear from the Firefly.
Fairey Firefly Propeller Hub
The propeller hub and reduction gear from the Firefly.
Fairey Firefly Wing Section Firefly remains on Blaeloch Hill.
Fairey Firefly Wing Section
Firefly remains on Blaeloch Hill.
A Fairey Firefly's Rolls-Royce Griffon Engine Corroding remains of the RR Griffon engine are sinking into the peaty soil.
A Fairey Firefly's Rolls-Royce Griffon Engine
Corroding remains of the RR Griffon engine are sinking into the peaty soil.
Frosty Morning Moon Viewed from Beith. Garnock Valley filled with fog. Note the wind turbines on the hills.
Frosty Morning Moon
Viewed from Beith. Garnock Valley filled with fog. Note the wind turbines on the hills.
Blae Loch
Blae Loch
Blae Loch View towards Isle of Arran
Blae Loch
View towards Isle of Arran
Cairn on White Knowes
Cairn on White Knowes
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Little Brown Hill is located at Grid Ref: NS2556 (Lat: 55.769694, Lng: -4.7906858)

Unitary Authority: North Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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Located within 500m of 55.769694,-4.7906858
Brown Hill
Corbett: no
Ele: 344
Graham: no
Marilyn: no
Munro: no
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 55.7700693/-4.7985624
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