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Bennan

Hill, Mountain in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Bennan

Coniferous plantation seen through stream gully The stream descending through the trough is a tributary of the Whiteland Burn. The slopes rising to the right reach the minor summit of Bennan, an outlying feature of Benyellary.
Coniferous plantation seen through stream gully Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Bennan is a small hill located in the region of Kirkcudbrightshire in southwestern Scotland. Situated approximately 10 miles northeast of the town of Castle Douglas, Bennan stands at an elevation of around 488 meters (1,601 feet) above sea level. The hill is part of a range known as the Southern Uplands, which spans across southern Scotland.

Bennan is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, typical of the Southern Uplands. The hill is primarily composed of granite, with some areas featuring heather and grasses. Its slopes offer panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the Galloway Forest Park to the north and the Solway Firth to the south.

The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly hikers and walkers, who are drawn to Bennan for its challenging trails and stunning vistas. Several well-marked paths lead to the summit, providing various options for different levels of fitness and experience. The ascent typically takes around two to three hours, depending on the chosen route.

Bennan is also notable for its diverse wildlife, with numerous bird species, including peregrine falcons and buzzards, frequently spotted in the area. The hill is part of a designated Special Protection Area due to its importance as a habitat for various bird species.

Overall, Bennan offers a rewarding experience for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, providing a chance to explore the natural beauty and tranquility of the Kirkcudbrightshire region.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.111807/-4.5048693 or Grid Reference NX4082. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Coniferous plantation seen through stream gully The stream descending through the trough is a tributary of the Whiteland Burn. The slopes rising to the right reach the minor summit of Bennan, an outlying feature of Benyellary.
Coniferous plantation seen through stream gully
The stream descending through the trough is a tributary of the Whiteland Burn. The slopes rising to the right reach the minor summit of Bennan, an outlying feature of Benyellary.
Deer fence crossing moorland The fence crosses the 'tourist path' for The Merrick at the camera position. The rising ground to the left reaches a high point at the minor summit of Bennan, where there's an aerial nearby.
Deer fence crossing moorland
The fence crosses the 'tourist path' for The Merrick at the camera position. The rising ground to the left reaches a high point at the minor summit of Bennan, where there's an aerial nearby.
Gap in wall climbing to Benyellary The wall is rising north-eastwards towards the hill's summit. The gap has the suggestion of being a gateway with the gate missing but its actual appearance suggests not. There are no gateposts, the sides of the aperture are imperfectly finished and if a gate were to be fixed there in the space as it currently appears, it is hard to see how it would swing and close.
Gap in wall climbing to Benyellary
The wall is rising north-eastwards towards the hill's summit. The gap has the suggestion of being a gateway with the gate missing but its actual appearance suggests not. There are no gateposts, the sides of the aperture are imperfectly finished and if a gate were to be fixed there in the space as it currently appears, it is hard to see how it would swing and close.
The rear of Culsharg Culsharg is a small building beside the main path for the ascent of The Merrick out of Glen Trool. When visited on this occasion the bothy, as it tends to be called, was in a less than ideal state: the door was missing, a window was broken and the interior was in a very scruffy condition. Things have been both worse and better at Culsharg: Alan Reid's image from 1977 shows the place as a ruin - <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5072248" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5072248">Link</a> , whilst that from Chris Andrews, August 2012, shows it to be in good order - <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3086935" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3086935">Link</a> .
The rear of Culsharg
Culsharg is a small building beside the main path for the ascent of The Merrick out of Glen Trool. When visited on this occasion the bothy, as it tends to be called, was in a less than ideal state: the door was missing, a window was broken and the interior was in a very scruffy condition. Things have been both worse and better at Culsharg: Alan Reid's image from 1977 shows the place as a ruin - Link , whilst that from Chris Andrews, August 2012, shows it to be in good order - Link .
Buchan Burn above Loch Trool
Buchan Burn above Loch Trool
Walled enclosures and forest planting at Culsharg
Walled enclosures and forest planting at Culsharg
Icy patches on Benyellary
Icy patches on Benyellary
Ruinous Culsharg
Ruinous Culsharg
Benyellary From the Glentrool~Straiton road
Benyellary
From the Glentrool~Straiton road
Conifers overlooking the Buchan Burn The Buchan Burn here is seen from the path heading north from the car park above Loch Trool.
Conifers overlooking the Buchan Burn
The Buchan Burn here is seen from the path heading north from the car park above Loch Trool.
Ruined dry stone wall crossing path The path is the well maintained one climbing from the car park in Glen Trool to The Merrick. The deserted building ahead is Culsharg.
Ruined dry stone wall crossing path
The path is the well maintained one climbing from the car park in Glen Trool to The Merrick. The deserted building ahead is Culsharg.
Minor rocks near summit of Benyellary The view from Benyellary towards Merrick from close to the summit cairn. The connecting ridge is named Neive of the Spit and the roughness below it is known as The Scars of Benyellary.
Minor rocks near summit of Benyellary
The view from Benyellary towards Merrick from close to the summit cairn. The connecting ridge is named Neive of the Spit and the roughness below it is known as The Scars of Benyellary.
Benyellary With view over Neive of the Spit to the Merrick.
Benyellary
With view over Neive of the Spit to the Merrick.
The path to Merrick A well-surfaced part of the track to Merrick from Glen Trool.
The path to Merrick
A well-surfaced part of the track to Merrick from Glen Trool.
Culsharg bothy A bothy en route to Merrick, seemingly tended by the Forestry Commission.
Culsharg bothy
A bothy en route to Merrick, seemingly tended by the Forestry Commission.
Benyellary from Broads of the Merrick Looking back to the initial summit prior to Merrick when the path from Glen Trool is followed.
Benyellary from Broads of the Merrick
Looking back to the initial summit prior to Merrick when the path from Glen Trool is followed.
Back down from Benyellary The path back from Benyellary (and of course Merrick) to Glen Trool.
Back down from Benyellary
The path back from Benyellary (and of course Merrick) to Glen Trool.
Brooding Benyellary Looking back to Benyellary (Merrick is 'hidden' behind the Rowan in the foreground) from the path back to Glen Trool beside the Buchan Burn approaching 1900 hrs.
Brooding Benyellary
Looking back to Benyellary (Merrick is 'hidden' behind the Rowan in the foreground) from the path back to Glen Trool beside the Buchan Burn approaching 1900 hrs.
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Bennan is located at Grid Ref: NX4082 (Lat: 55.111807, Lng: -4.5048693)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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