Court Hill

Hill, Mountain in Ayrshire

Scotland

Court Hill

Minor road south of the B778 Bordered by hawthorn hedgerows this single-track road is seen here looking north towards the crossroads where it meets the B778.
Minor road south of the B778 Credit: Alec MacKinnon

Court Hill, located in Ayrshire, Scotland, is a prominent hill that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. With an elevation of approximately 349 meters (1,145 feet), it is considered more of a hill than a mountain. Situated in the southern part of Ayrshire, Court Hill is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers.

The hill is characterized by its gently sloping sides, covered in lush green vegetation, which transforms into vibrant shades of orange and red during the autumn months. It is primarily composed of sandstone, which gives it a unique reddish hue. The hill is part of the wider Carrick Hills range and is located within close proximity to the towns of Ayr and Coylton.

At the summit of Court Hill, visitors are rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the Ayrshire coast, the Firth of Clyde, and the Isle of Arran. On clear days, it is even possible to see as far as the Mull of Kintyre and the mountains of Northern Ireland.

The hill is easily accessible and features well-marked trails, making it suitable for hikers of all levels. It is also a great spot for picnics and offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With its natural beauty and stunning vistas, Court Hill is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to explore the scenic wonders of Ayrshire.

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Court Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.7028/-4.56744 or Grid Reference NS3848. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minor road south of the B778 Bordered by hawthorn hedgerows this single-track road is seen here looking north towards the crossroads where it meets the B778.
Minor road south of the B778
Bordered by hawthorn hedgerows this single-track road is seen here looking north towards the crossroads where it meets the B778.
Farmland near Bloakholmes The picture looks west across grasslands towards the farm at Bloakholmes.
Farmland near Bloakholmes
The picture looks west across grasslands towards the farm at Bloakholmes.
Lochlibo Road from the air The A736 Lochlibo Road between Burnhouse and Auchentiber. The Aviagen poultry farm is in the foreground.
Lochlibo Road from the air
The A736 Lochlibo Road between Burnhouse and Auchentiber. The Aviagen poultry farm is in the foreground.
The Glazet Burn from the air Between Auchentiber and Dunlop
The Glazet Burn from the air
Between Auchentiber and Dunlop
Aiket Castle from the air The Category C Listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB50079" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB50079">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> formerly ruined castle near Dunlop was rebuilt in the late 1970s by the late Robert Clow of the well known Glasgow bookshop chain John Smith & Son.
Aiket Castle from the air
The Category C Listed LinkExternal link formerly ruined castle near Dunlop was rebuilt in the late 1970s by the late Robert Clow of the well known Glasgow bookshop chain John Smith & Son.
A736 towards Glasgow
A736 towards Glasgow
Main Street and church in Dunlop
Main Street and church in Dunlop
Righead Plantation The plantation is now just a thin strip wood.
Righead Plantation
The plantation is now just a thin strip wood.
One flew over it A young woodland at Gowknest.
One flew over it
A young woodland at Gowknest.
Gowknest A minor road passes a young woodland. No noise from the gowks, they must be nesting!
Gowknest
A minor road passes a young woodland. No noise from the gowks, they must be nesting!
Pasture, Gunshill Ayrshire's legendary grassland.
Pasture, Gunshill
Ayrshire's legendary grassland.
Green field Bloakhillhead: after a slow start, the grass is growing now.
Green field
Bloakhillhead: after a slow start, the grass is growing now.
Minor road, Bloakhillhead
Minor road, Bloakhillhead
Fields, Deepstone Poor drainage is a problem in this area.
Fields, Deepstone
Poor drainage is a problem in this area.
Sidehead Moss Wet pasture off the A736.
Sidehead Moss
Wet pasture off the A736.
Sidehead Moss Grassland merging into bog.
Sidehead Moss
Grassland merging into bog.
Nether Oldhall
Nether Oldhall
The Kirk Dunlop Kirk, I took the photograph from the southwest viewed by two inquisitive horses.
The Kirk
Dunlop Kirk, I took the photograph from the southwest viewed by two inquisitive horses.
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Court Hill is located at Grid Ref: NS3848 (Lat: 55.7028, Lng: -4.56744)

Unitary Authority: East Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

What 3 Words

///eternally.flasks.brisk. Near Dunlop, East Ayrshire

Related Wikis

Barony of Aiket

The Barony of Aiket with its castle, lay within the old feudal bailiary of Cunninghame. The barony lands equate to the extant Parish of Dunlop, East Ayrshire...

Lands of Borland

The Lands of Borland formed an estate lying between Aiket Castle and the town of Dunlop, East Ayrshire, Parish of Dunlop, Scotland. The laird's house at...

Lands of Templehouse

The Lands of Templehouse formed a small estate lying between Aiket Castle and the town of Dunlop, East Ayrshire, Parish of Dunlop, Scotland. The laird...

Bloak

Bloak was a hamlet or clachan in East Ayrshire, Parish of Stewarton, Scotland. The habitation was situated between Auchentiber and Stewarton on the B778...

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