Bught Hill

Hill, Mountain in Wigtownshire

Scotland

Bught Hill

Flow Wood After a clear fell.
Flow Wood Credit: Richard Webb

Bught Hill is a prominent hill located in Wigtownshire, a region in the southwestern part of Scotland. Situated near the town of Newton Stewart, Bught Hill forms part of the wider Galloway Hills range.

Rising to a height of approximately 387 meters (1,270 feet), Bught Hill offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the picturesque River Cree Valley. The hill is predominantly covered in heather and grass, with some scattered patches of woodland. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers, who are attracted to its beautiful landscapes and diverse flora and fauna.

Bught Hill is easily accessible, with several walking trails and paths leading to its summit. The main route begins near the village of Minnigaff, taking visitors through fields and moorland before ascending the hill. Along the way, visitors may encounter various wildlife species, such as red deer, birds of prey, and wildflowers.

The hill holds historical significance as well, with traces of ancient settlements and burial cairns found in the area. These archaeological remnants provide insight into the region's past and attract those interested in history and archaeology.

Overall, Bught Hill is a natural landmark in Wigtownshire, offering visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in the region's beauty, enjoy outdoor activities, and uncover its rich history.

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Bught Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.933812/-4.702957 or Grid Reference NX2663. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Flow Wood After a clear fell.
Flow Wood
After a clear fell.
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
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.
Loch Ronald A popular coarse fishing loch, part of the Craighlaw Fisheries. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sfca.co.uk/sca/sckbarlw.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sfca.co.uk/sca/sckbarlw.htm">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>
Loch Ronald
A popular coarse fishing loch, part of the Craighlaw Fisheries. LinkExternal link
Crannog on Loch Heron The island once housed a "Crannog" or lake dwelling
Crannog on Loch Heron
The island once housed a "Crannog" or lake dwelling
Track at Loch Heron The track, at this point, is halfway between Loch Heron and Loch Ronald.
Track at Loch Heron
The track, at this point, is halfway between Loch Heron and Loch Ronald.
Loch Ronald This area is known as "The Three Lochs". Loch Ronald is the most westerly of the three,the others being Loch Heron and the Black Loch.
Loch Ronald
This area is known as "The Three Lochs". Loch Ronald is the most westerly of the three,the others being Loch Heron and the Black Loch.
Gate entrance to lochside path The path through the gateway leads to a picnic/fishing area on the lochside. The crannog can be seen in the Loch.
Gate entrance to lochside path
The path through the gateway leads to a picnic/fishing area on the lochside. The crannog can be seen in the Loch.
Airyligg Ford Disused ford across the Water of Tarf. The barn on the other side is Markbroom. Airyligg = Airidh luig - the sheiling of the hollow.
Airyligg Ford
Disused ford across the Water of Tarf. The barn on the other side is Markbroom. Airyligg = Airidh luig - the sheiling of the hollow.
Hayfield on Bardonachie Bardonachie = Barr Donnachaidh - Duncans hill.
Hayfield on Bardonachie
Bardonachie = Barr Donnachaidh - Duncans hill.
Bluebells on open pasture
Bluebells on open pasture
Barn at Markbroom Mark indicates a march, or boundary between farms, or sometimes parishes. The shed appears to be used for feeding cattle and for sheep shearing.
Barn at Markbroom
Mark indicates a march, or boundary between farms, or sometimes parishes. The shed appears to be used for feeding cattle and for sheep shearing.
Airyligg Farm Airyligg (airidh luig) - the sheiling of the hollow. Now abandoned.
Airyligg Farm
Airyligg (airidh luig) - the sheiling of the hollow. Now abandoned.
Well at Airyligg Ford This little well sits about 15 yards from the river edge. It doesn't appear on the  1:25000 OS map.
Well at Airyligg Ford
This little well sits about 15 yards from the river edge. It doesn't appear on the 1:25000 OS map.
Old railway goods van, Airyligg Farm An old railway goods wagon used as a shed, and now slowly rotting away.
Old railway goods van, Airyligg Farm
An old railway goods wagon used as a shed, and now slowly rotting away.
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Bught Hill is located at Grid Ref: NX2663 (Lat: 54.933812, Lng: -4.702957)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

What 3 Words

///tribal.elbowed.broth. Near Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway

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