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Barn Hill

Hill, Mountain in Wigtownshire

Scotland

Barn Hill

Loch Hempton One of many lochs and lochans on the Machar
Loch Hempton Credit: Jon Alexander

Barn Hill, located in Wigtownshire, Scotland, is a prominent hill that offers breathtaking views and attracts nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. Rising to an impressive height of approximately 290 meters (951 feet), it is a prominent landmark in the region. Situated in the southern part of the country, Barn Hill forms part of the Galloway Hills, a range known for its picturesque landscapes and tranquil surroundings.

The hill is easily accessible and offers several well-marked paths, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and mountain biking. Its location within the Galloway Forest Park also provides visitors with the opportunity to explore the diverse flora and fauna that inhabit the area.

From the summit of Barn Hill, visitors are rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby town of Wigtown, the Solway Firth, and even glimpses of the distant Lake District in England on clear days. The hill's strategic position also makes it an excellent spot for stargazing, as it is within one of the few Dark Sky Parks in the world.

Barn Hill has a rich history, with evidence of ancient settlements and fortifications at its base. It is believed to have been used as a defensive site during times of conflict in the region. Today, it stands as a testament to Scotland's fascinating past and offers visitors a chance to connect with nature and immerse themselves in the beauty of the Wigtownshire landscape.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.853921/-4.657346 or Grid Reference NX2954. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loch Hempton One of many lochs and lochans on the Machar
Loch Hempton
One of many lochs and lochans on the Machar
Tufted Rock In an otherwise windswept landscape the clump of gorse is managing to hang on to the top of the rock.
Tufted Rock
In an otherwise windswept landscape the clump of gorse is managing to hang on to the top of the rock.
Minor road beside Mochrum Loch passing through Heathery Ward Wood Looking south-westward.
Minor road beside Mochrum Loch passing through Heathery Ward Wood
Looking south-westward.
Minor road crossing the Moor of Drumwalt Looking north-westward.
Minor road crossing the Moor of Drumwalt
Looking north-westward.
Rough moorland used for cattle and sheep grazing Looking south-eastward towards Fell Loch
Rough moorland used for cattle and sheep grazing
Looking south-eastward towards Fell Loch
Cormorant nesting colony, Castle Loch Castle Loch and neighbouring Mochrum Loch between them have the largest freshwater breeding colony of cormorants in Scotland, known to have existed since at least 1663. This year there appear to be increased numbers of birds nesting in these colonies and there are several rocky islets occupied in each of the two lochs, of which this is the biggest. The occupied islands are almost completely bare of vegetation.
Cormorant nesting colony, Castle Loch
Castle Loch and neighbouring Mochrum Loch between them have the largest freshwater breeding colony of cormorants in Scotland, known to have existed since at least 1663. This year there appear to be increased numbers of birds nesting in these colonies and there are several rocky islets occupied in each of the two lochs, of which this is the biggest. The occupied islands are almost completely bare of vegetation.
Castle Island Excavations on the island last century showed the ruins to be of a mediaeval manor house. There is speculation that prior to that it may have been a religious site. The island is completely encircled by a substantial stone wall, which can be clearly seen in the picture, and a submerged causeway connects it to the mainland.
Castle Island
Excavations on the island last century showed the ruins to be of a mediaeval manor house. There is speculation that prior to that it may have been a religious site. The island is completely encircled by a substantial stone wall, which can be clearly seen in the picture, and a submerged causeway connects it to the mainland.
Challochglass Plantation A shelterbelt planted originally to protect the farm of Challochglass from the worst of the wind.
Challochglass Plantation
A shelterbelt planted originally to protect the farm of Challochglass from the worst of the wind.
The road gets worse .... The road which leaves the tarmac at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NX2654">NX2654</a> gets progressively worse further east.
The road gets worse ....
The road which leaves the tarmac at NX2654 gets progressively worse further east.
...and worse The road which left the tarmac at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NX2654">NX2654</a> is virtually impassable over this stretch, even on foot!
...and worse
The road which left the tarmac at NX2654 is virtually impassable over this stretch, even on foot!
A slight improvement The road which left the tarmac at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NX2654">NX2654</a> and deteriorated so badly through the forest begins to improve - slightly!
A slight improvement
The road which left the tarmac at NX2654 and deteriorated so badly through the forest begins to improve - slightly!
A decent surface again! The road which left the tarmac at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NX2654">NX2654</a> and deteriorated so badly through the forest, at last becomes a decent track again. The tarmac starts again just this side of the camera.
A decent surface again!
The road which left the tarmac at NX2654 and deteriorated so badly through the forest, at last becomes a decent track again. The tarmac starts again just this side of the camera.
Challochglass Moor Castle Loch can be glimpsed in the distance
Challochglass Moor
Castle Loch can be glimpsed in the distance
Castle Island, Castle Loch The ruins on the island were excavated early last century and it was shown to be the remains of a fortified mediaeval manor house. A submerged causeway connects the island to the mainland.
Castle Island, Castle Loch
The ruins on the island were excavated early last century and it was shown to be the remains of a fortified mediaeval manor house. A submerged causeway connects the island to the mainland.
Drumdow Moss and Far Hill
Drumdow Moss and Far Hill
Castle Loch from the south The dyke running towards the south shore of Castle Loch is the march between Drumblair and Challochglass.
Castle Loch from the south
The dyke running towards the south shore of Castle Loch is the march between Drumblair and Challochglass.
Roche moutonnée near Castle Loch A glacial feature formed where protruding bedrock has been smoothed on its upstream side by ice flowing over it, but on the downstream side the ice has plucked stone away, leaving a steeper more broken face. The ice would have flowed over this rock from left to right.
Roche moutonnée near Castle Loch
A glacial feature formed where protruding bedrock has been smoothed on its upstream side by ice flowing over it, but on the downstream side the ice has plucked stone away, leaving a steeper more broken face. The ice would have flowed over this rock from left to right.
Darnarble This is a long low drumlin on Drumwalt Moor. The name on the map, Darnarble (which is from the Gaelic dur an arbaill - the stream of the horse tail) probably refers to a burn shown running beside it, in reality no more than a drainage ditch.
Darnarble
This is a long low drumlin on Drumwalt Moor. The name on the map, Darnarble (which is from the Gaelic dur an arbaill - the stream of the horse tail) probably refers to a burn shown running beside it, in reality no more than a drainage ditch.
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Barn Hill is located at Grid Ref: NX2954 (Lat: 54.853921, Lng: -4.657346)

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