Bank Hill

Hill, Mountain in Wigtownshire

Scotland

Bank Hill

Bags of (Empty) Bags All these bags once contained Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) plants.
Bags of (Empty) Bags Credit: Jon Alexander

Bank Hill is a prominent hill located in the region of Wigtownshire, in the southwestern part of Scotland. Standing at an elevation of approximately 340 meters (1,115 feet), it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain. The hill is part of the Southern Uplands range, which runs along the border between Scotland and England.

Bank Hill is situated near the town of Wigtown and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Its location makes it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and nature lovers. The hill is easily accessible, with a well-maintained path leading to the summit.

The terrain of Bank Hill consists of grassy slopes, heather-covered moorland, and rocky outcrops. The hill is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various species of birds, mammals, and plants. It provides a habitat for wildlife such as red grouse, red deer, and mountain hares.

At the summit of Bank Hill, visitors can enjoy stunning vistas of the Galloway Forest Park, the Solway Firth, and the rolling hills of Wigtownshire. On clear days, it is even possible to see as far as the Isle of Man and the Cumbrian Mountains in England.

Bank Hill offers a peaceful and serene environment, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying the tranquility of the Scottish countryside. Whether it's for a leisurely walk or a challenging hike, this hill provides a rewarding experience for all who venture to its summit.

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Bank Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.89839/-4.6504484 or Grid Reference NX3059. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bags of (Empty) Bags All these bags once contained Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) plants.
Bags of (Empty) Bags
All these bags once contained Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) plants.
Another View of Empty Bags These appear to have been here a while.
Another View of Empty Bags
These appear to have been here a while.
Skip and Empty Bags I wonder if those bags should, perhaps, have been put in the skip!
Skip and Empty Bags
I wonder if those bags should, perhaps, have been put in the skip!
Firebeaters by the Gate At the entrance to part of Mindork Moss, they look fairly new.
Firebeaters by the Gate
At the entrance to part of Mindork Moss, they look fairly new.
Road junction near High Mindork
Road junction near High Mindork
Minor road passing through forestry land near Mindork Moss Looking northward.
Minor road passing through forestry land near Mindork Moss
Looking northward.
Forest track heading in the direction of Drumcagerie Looking south-westward.
Forest track heading in the direction of Drumcagerie
Looking south-westward.
Wall and fence-lined minor road between High Mindork and Barnearnie Looking north-eastward.
Wall and fence-lined minor road between High Mindork and Barnearnie
Looking north-eastward.
Farmland near Muil Farm The ridge is called Near Barbunny - barr buin duibh - the hill of the black bottom, or bog.
Farmland near Muil Farm
The ridge is called Near Barbunny - barr buin duibh - the hill of the black bottom, or bog.
Muil Farm View over farmland by the A75, right of picture is Muil Plantation.
Muil Farm
View over farmland by the A75, right of picture is Muil Plantation.
Roadside plantation Alongside the road from Kirkcowan to Mindork
Roadside plantation
Alongside the road from Kirkcowan to Mindork
Trackbed of the Dumfries-Stranraer railway. This was known as the "Port Road" until the Beeching cuts of the 1960s closed the line.
Trackbed of the Dumfries-Stranraer railway.
This was known as the "Port Road" until the Beeching cuts of the 1960s closed the line.
Barhapple An abandoned farm near Craichlaw.
Barhapple
An abandoned farm near Craichlaw.
Moorland near the Ballochrae Burn Looking to Barlennan Hill
Moorland near the Ballochrae Burn
Looking to Barlennan Hill
The Burn at Craighlaw The burn which feeds Craighlaw Loch has been dammed to provide a series of ponds.
The Burn at Craighlaw
The burn which feeds Craighlaw Loch has been dammed to provide a series of ponds.
Drumdow
Drumdow
Drumdow Burn Almost completely hidden by vegetation. The farm is Annabaglish.
Drumdow Burn
Almost completely hidden by vegetation. The farm is Annabaglish.
The Merrick seen from the north end of Drumcagerie
The Merrick seen from the north end of Drumcagerie
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Bank Hill is located at Grid Ref: NX3059 (Lat: 54.89839, Lng: -4.6504484)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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