Loch Hill

Hill, Mountain in Wigtownshire

Scotland

Loch Hill

View towards Cairn Park Near Torwood
View towards Cairn Park Credit: Richard Webb

Loch Hill is a prominent hill located in Wigtownshire, a historic county in southwest Scotland. It forms part of the Southern Uplands, a range of hills and mountains that stretch across the southern regions of the country. Loch Hill's geographical coordinates are approximately 54.875°N latitude and 4.458°W longitude.

Rising to an elevation of around 312 meters (1,024 feet), Loch Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is characterized by its gently sloping sides, which are covered by a mix of heather and grasses. Its summit is relatively flat, providing a comfortable and accessible area for hikers to rest and take in the scenery.

The hill is named after the nearby Loch Hill Loch, a small freshwater lake nestled at the foot of the hill. The loch is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts, as it is known to be home to various species of fish, including brown trout and perch.

Due to its location, Loch Hill is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hillwalking, hiking, and birdwatching. The hill offers several trails and paths that cater to different levels of experience, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the diverse flora and fauna of the region.

Overall, Loch Hill is a picturesque and tranquil location that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Wigtownshire's landscape.

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Loch Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.942084/-4.7173635 or Grid Reference NX2664. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View towards Cairn Park Near Torwood
View towards Cairn Park
Near Torwood
Road, Torwood
Road, Torwood
Gass Farm
Gass Farm
Flow Wood After a clear fell.
Flow Wood
After a clear fell.
Road towards the Three Lochs From Glenluce.
Road towards the Three Lochs
From Glenluce.
View towards Mark of Lochronald
View towards Mark of Lochronald
Near Loch Ronald Leaving a forest.
Near Loch Ronald
Leaving a forest.
Road near Loch Ronald
Road near Loch Ronald
Road to Mark of Lochronald
Road to Mark of Lochronald
Yellow road, Balminnoch Balminnoch is home to a large caravan park - this may be coincidental but this road was rather poor for litter.
Yellow road, Balminnoch
Balminnoch is home to a large caravan park - this may be coincidental but this road was rather poor for litter.
Static caravans, Balminnoch Balminnoch is the home of a large caravan park.
Static caravans, Balminnoch
Balminnoch is the home of a large caravan park.
Road, Balminnoch
Road, Balminnoch
Caravan park, Balminnoch The Three Lochs caravan park.
Caravan park, Balminnoch
The Three Lochs caravan park.
Three Lochs golf course, Balminnoch Beside the caravans.
Three Lochs golf course, Balminnoch
Beside the caravans.
Fishing lake at Torwood House Country Hotel Set in the wilds of the Wigtownshire Moors, miles from anywhere.
Fishing lake at Torwood House Country Hotel
Set in the wilds of the Wigtownshire Moors, miles from anywhere.
Torwood House Country Hotel An old hunting lodge set in the wilds of the Wigtownshire Moors, miles from anywhere. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.torwoodhotel-and-logcabins.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.torwoodhotel-and-logcabins.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Torwood House Country Hotel
An old hunting lodge set in the wilds of the Wigtownshire Moors, miles from anywhere. LinkExternal link
Firebreak near Loch Ronald Much of the Wigtownshire Moors has been afforested since the 1960s.
Firebreak near Loch Ronald
Much of the Wigtownshire Moors has been afforested since the 1960s.
Tarf Water Looking north from Tarf Bridge
Tarf Water
Looking north from Tarf Bridge
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Loch Hill is located at Grid Ref: NX2664 (Lat: 54.942084, Lng: -4.7173635)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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