Balunton Hill

Hill, Mountain in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Balunton Hill

Forestry by Glen Trool village — Forestry by Glen Trool village Credit: Richard Webb

Balunton Hill is a prominent hill located in the region of Kirkcudbrightshire in Scotland. Standing at an elevation of approximately 350 meters, it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes and lush green vegetation, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Balunton Hill is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, birds, and other small mammals, making it a great spot for wildlife watching. The hill is also dotted with ancient ruins and historical sites, adding to its allure for history buffs.

Visitors to Balunton Hill can enjoy a leisurely hike to the summit, where they can take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and coastline. On a clear day, it is possible to see for miles around, making it a perfect spot for photography enthusiasts.

Overall, Balunton Hill is a must-visit destination for those seeking to experience the natural beauty and tranquility of Kirkcudbrightshire.

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Balunton Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.096572/-4.592387 or Grid Reference NX3481. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Forestry by Glen Trool village

Forestry by Glen Trool village

Cleared Woodland near Craignacraddoch Viewed from the Straiton-Glentrool Hill Road.

Cleared Woodland near Craignacraddoch

Viewed from the Straiton-Glentrool Hill Road.

Wild Foxglove Beside the Straiton-Glentrool Hill Road near Craignacraddoch.

Wild Foxglove

Beside the Straiton-Glentrool Hill Road near Craignacraddoch.

Cleared Woodland near Craignacraddoch Viewed from the Straiton-Glentrool Hill Road.

Cleared Woodland near Craignacraddoch

Viewed from the Straiton-Glentrool Hill Road.

Road to Newton Stewart Near to Craignacraddoch.

Road to Newton Stewart

Near to Craignacraddoch.

Road to Straiton and Barr Near to Craignacraddoch.

Road to Straiton and Barr

Near to Craignacraddoch.

Bridge over Hill Mill Burn On the road to Straiton.

Bridge over Hill Mill Burn

On the road to Straiton.

High Mill Burn Seen from the Straiton-Glentrool Hill Road.

High Mill Burn

Seen from the Straiton-Glentrool Hill Road.

Bridge Barrier Bridge over the High Mill Burn on the Straiton-Glentrool Hill Road.

Bridge Barrier

Bridge over the High Mill Burn on the Straiton-Glentrool Hill Road.

Roadside building I have no idea what this building is?

Roadside building

I have no idea what this building is?

Glentrool Forest Rallycar in Glentrool forest taken just north of the Low Mill burn.

Glentrool Forest

Rallycar in Glentrool forest taken just north of the Low Mill burn.

Rally car coming round a junction in Glentrool Forest Note - the junction from where this car has come from is not marked on 1:50000 maps although it is marked on new 1:25000 maps.

Rally car coming round a junction in Glentrool Forest

Note - the junction from where this car has come from is not marked on 1:50000 maps although it is marked on new 1:25000 maps.

Minor Road You can just make out the building through the trees

Minor Road

You can just make out the building through the trees

The High Mill Burn Bridge

The High Mill Burn Bridge

Forest Quarry

Forest Quarry

Forest Track near Glencaird Hill

Forest Track near Glencaird Hill

Dyke beside the High Mill Burn

Dyke beside the High Mill Burn

Glengruboch Moor: ancient cairn

Glengruboch Moor: ancient cairn

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Balunton Hill is located at Grid Ref: NX3481 (Lat: 55.096572, Lng: -4.592387)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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Located within 500m of 55.096572,-4.592387

Balunton Hill

Man Made: survey_point

Natural: peak

Lat/Long: 55.096784/-4.5921855

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