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Gorty Hill

Hill, Mountain in Wigtownshire

Scotland

Gorty Hill

Old milestone Another of the Wigtownshire style milestones that has had vegetation cleared from around it and a new coat of paint with the work done by a Milestone Society member. The G is for Glen Luce with W (for Wigtown), an arrow pointing right and 5 on the left hand face.
Old milestone Credit: Jacqueline Crowther

Gorty Hill is a prominent hill located in Wigtownshire, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of 285 meters (935 feet), it offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and coastline. The hill is known for its distinctive shape, with a rounded summit that is easily recognizable from a distance.

Gorty Hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, with several well-marked trails leading to the summit. The hike to the top is considered moderate in difficulty, making it suitable for hikers of all skill levels. Along the way, visitors can enjoy the diverse flora and fauna of the area, including heather, gorse, and various bird species.

At the summit of Gorty Hill, hikers are rewarded with panoramic views of the rolling hills of Wigtownshire, the sparkling waters of the Irish Sea, and the nearby towns of Newton Stewart and Wigtown. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the Isle of Man and even the mountains of Northern Ireland.

Overall, Gorty Hill is a must-visit destination for those seeking a picturesque hike and a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Scotland's countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.887355/-4.5746536 or Grid Reference NX3457. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old milestone Another of the Wigtownshire style milestones that has had vegetation cleared from around it and a new coat of paint with the work done by a Milestone Society member. The G is for Glen Luce with W (for Wigtown), an arrow pointing right and 5 on the left hand face.
Old milestone
Another of the Wigtownshire style milestones that has had vegetation cleared from around it and a new coat of paint with the work done by a Milestone Society member. The G is for Glen Luce with W (for Wigtown), an arrow pointing right and 5 on the left hand face.
Old milestone This milestone, 4 miles from Wigtown, can just be spotted beneath the double-trunked tree. Glenluce is 13 miles to the north west. Hopfully that isn't unlucky for this milestone.
Old milestone
This milestone, 4 miles from Wigtown, can just be spotted beneath the double-trunked tree. Glenluce is 13 miles to the north west. Hopfully that isn't unlucky for this milestone.
Old milestone The milestone is about 100m south east of Duddingstone Lodge with Grange of Bladnoch just out of sight down the dip in the road.
Old milestone
The milestone is about 100m south east of Duddingstone Lodge with Grange of Bladnoch just out of sight down the dip in the road.
Old milestone This is the milestone on the B733 just north of the B7052 junction. The previous photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7447528">NX3558 : Old milestone</a> was wrongly identified and is the milestone on the A747, 2 miles north of Port William.
Old milestone
This is the milestone on the B733 just north of the B7052 junction. The previous photograph NX3558 : Old milestone was wrongly identified and is the milestone on the A747, 2 miles north of Port William.
Old milestone Not much has changed since 2008. The field gate is the same and the lichen encrusted wall still survives. The mason didn't bother too much about the top and back of this milestone.
Old milestone
Not much has changed since 2008. The field gate is the same and the lichen encrusted wall still survives. The mason didn't bother too much about the top and back of this milestone.
Old milestone In May 2008 this milestone was almost hidden from view but using the milometer on my bike I knew just where to search. In April 2023 not quite hidden. It is just south of the Kirkchrist Lodge. Glenluce still 11 miles away.
Old milestone
In May 2008 this milestone was almost hidden from view but using the milometer on my bike I knew just where to search. In April 2023 not quite hidden. It is just south of the Kirkchrist Lodge. Glenluce still 11 miles away.
Old milestone Another view of the milestone hidden under the bush/tree just south of Kirkchrist Lodge. G/arrow to left/11 on the unseen face.
Old milestone
Another view of the milestone hidden under the bush/tree just south of Kirkchrist Lodge. G/arrow to left/11 on the unseen face.
Craigdow Moor and the Craigdow Burn The Craigdow Burn snakes its way across Craigdow Moor.
Craigdow Moor and the Craigdow Burn
The Craigdow Burn snakes its way across Craigdow Moor.
Craigdow A long abandoned farm lying on the moor southwest of Clugston Loch. It was noted to be in ruins on the 1850 6" OS map.
Craigdow
A long abandoned farm lying on the moor southwest of Clugston Loch. It was noted to be in ruins on the 1850 6" OS map.
Through the lunky hole A lunky hole is built in a drystone dyke to allow sheep to pass through it while holding back cattle. It can easily be blocked up with a small gate, board or stones. This one is in the dyke enclosing the old ruined farm of Craigdow.
Through the lunky hole
A lunky hole is built in a drystone dyke to allow sheep to pass through it while holding back cattle. It can easily be blocked up with a small gate, board or stones. This one is in the dyke enclosing the old ruined farm of Craigdow.
The Craigdow Burn The Craigdow Burn runs down from Craigdow Moor into the southern end of Clugston Loch.
The Craigdow Burn
The Craigdow Burn runs down from Craigdow Moor into the southern end of Clugston Loch.
Old Milestone by the B733, Penninghame parish Stonepost by the B733, in parish of Penninghame (Wigtownshire District), 100m to Duddingstone Lodge, hidden under small tree. Inscription reads:- : W / {arrow->} / 4 : : G / {<-arrow} / 13 : (To Wigtown and Glenluce) Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DG_WGGL04
Old Milestone by the B733, Penninghame parish
Stonepost by the B733, in parish of Penninghame (Wigtownshire District), 100m to Duddingstone Lodge, hidden under small tree. Inscription reads:- : W / {arrow->} / 4 : : G / {<-arrow} / 13 : (To Wigtown and Glenluce) Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DG_WGGL04
Old Milestone by the B733, northwest of Spittal Bridge Stone post by the B733, in parish of Kirkcowan (Wigtownshire District), North of junction with the B7052, near field gate. Inscription reads:- : W / {arrow-&amp;gt; / 5 : : G / {&amp;lt;-arrow} / 12 : (To Wigtown and Glenluce) Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DG_WGGL05
Old Milestone by the B733, northwest of Spittal Bridge
Stone post by the B733, in parish of Kirkcowan (Wigtownshire District), North of junction with the B7052, near field gate. Inscription reads:- : W / {arrow-> / 5 : : G / {<-arrow} / 12 : (To Wigtown and Glenluce) Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DG_WGGL05
Old Milestone by the B733, south of Kirkchrist Lodge, Kirkcowan parish Stone post by the B733, in parish of Kirkcowan (Wigtownshire District), South of lodge to Kirkchrist House, hidden under hazel tree. Inscription reads:- : W / {arrow-&amp;gt;} / 6 : : G / {&amp;lt;-arrow} / 11 : (To Wigtown and Glenluce) Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DG_WGGL06
Old Milestone by the B733, south of Kirkchrist Lodge, Kirkcowan parish
Stone post by the B733, in parish of Kirkcowan (Wigtownshire District), South of lodge to Kirkchrist House, hidden under hazel tree. Inscription reads:- : W / {arrow->} / 6 : : G / {<-arrow} / 11 : (To Wigtown and Glenluce) Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DG_WGGL06
Bladnoch at Spittal Bridge View of the River Bladnoch downstream taken from Spittal Bridge.
Bladnoch at Spittal Bridge
View of the River Bladnoch downstream taken from Spittal Bridge.
Bladnoch at Spittal Bridge View of the River Bladnoch upstream taken from Spittal Bridge.
Bladnoch at Spittal Bridge
View of the River Bladnoch upstream taken from Spittal Bridge.
Scots Men at Work You can&amp;#039;t say the Scots don&amp;#039;t have a sense of humour as this road sign shows. A bog standard sign has been embellished with a marker pen to create a kilted man at work with a pony tail. It made me laugh!
Scots Men at Work
You can't say the Scots don't have a sense of humour as this road sign shows. A bog standard sign has been embellished with a marker pen to create a kilted man at work with a pony tail. It made me laugh!
Red Squirrel We currently have a healthy population of red squirrels in Galloway - in fact there seem to be more now than I can ever remember from years gone by. However the greys are beginning to encroach. Occasional individuals are turning up west of the River Cree, and their arrival often seems to be followed by the disappearance of the reds.
Red Squirrel
We currently have a healthy population of red squirrels in Galloway - in fact there seem to be more now than I can ever remember from years gone by. However the greys are beginning to encroach. Occasional individuals are turning up west of the River Cree, and their arrival often seems to be followed by the disappearance of the reds.
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Gorty Hill is located at Grid Ref: NX3457 (Lat: 54.887355, Lng: -4.5746536)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

What 3 Words

///likening.vowed.query. Near Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway

Nearby Locations

Clugston Wood Gorty Hill Clugston Loch

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