Airies Mill Hill

Hill, Mountain in Wigtownshire

Scotland

Airies Mill Hill

Knockefferick Trig Point Flush Bracket S8231 Credit: thejackrustles

Aries Mill Hill, located in Wigtownshire, Scotland, is a prominent hill/mountain that offers breathtaking views and outdoor adventures for nature enthusiasts. Standing at an elevation of approximately 256 meters (840 feet), it is a notable landmark in the region.

The hill is encompassed by lush greenery and is a part of the extensive Galloway Forest Park, renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Aries Mill Hill is particularly popular among hikers, walkers, and mountaineers who seek a challenging yet rewarding ascent. The hill provides various trails and paths that cater to different skill levels, ensuring there is something for everyone.

As one embarks on the ascent, they are greeted with stunning panoramas of the surrounding countryside, including picturesque views of Loch Ryan and the Irish Sea. On clear days, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of the Isle of Man, which lies across the sea.

In addition to its natural beauty, Aries Mill Hill also holds historical significance. The remnants of an ancient fort, believed to have been constructed during the Iron Age, can be found near the summit. This adds an element of intrigue and fascination for history enthusiasts, as they imagine what life was like for the people who once inhabited these lands.

Overall, Aries Mill Hill in Wigtownshire provides a serene and adventurous escape for those seeking to connect with nature and revel in the captivating landscapes that Scotland has to offer.

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Airies Mill Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.801834/-4.4746792 or Grid Reference NX4148. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Knockefferick Trig Point Flush Bracket S8231

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Old milestone

This milestone at the north east end of Whauphill is on the left hand side of a drive into a house. It is opposite the Station House junction. The railway ran from Newton Stewart to Whithorn with a spur to Garlieston. It has been cleared of vegetation and painted by a Milestone Society member.

Chris Minto

Old milestone

Southwestwards into the village centre where the B7052 forms a crossroads with the B7085.

Chris Minto

Millers Cairn

Millers Cairn is a crannog which was excavated in 1864 when Dowalton Loch was the drained. The following is the description from the site record on the Canmore website of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland: (Link

) "Miller's Cairn, a crannog, is so called from its having been a mark of the levels when Dowalton Loch was drained by cuts for feeding nearby mills. It was still surrounded by water when visited by Lord Percy in 1863, when it was seen to comprise a surface of stones and soil over a substructure of oak piles, hazel branches and ferns. The crannog was surrounded by oak piles, and lines of piles, to support a causeway, led from it to the shore. A hearth was found on it, as well as a small piece of bronze, while a Romano-British bronze basin was found in the loch nearby. Both are in NMAS." Today Millers Cairn can be accessed from the south by picking a careful path through the surrounding marsh, although a thick and virtually impenetrable covering of rhododendron makes exploring its surface almost impossible.

David Baird

Cottages near March Farm, Whauphill

On the B7085 Portwilliam to Wigtown road. Typical of the small cottages found throughout southern Scotland.

Oliver Dixon

Whaup Hotel

At the time of this photo, this pub in the centre of the tiny village of Whauphill was undergoing a face lift, following the death of the landlord. It has subsequently reopened as a pub and restaurant with an lively music programme; customers are active in fund-raising for cancer research. Link

Oliver Dixon

Agricultural engineers at Whauphill

Oliver Dixon

Knockeffrick Farm Road

Stonehouse Cottage

Doonhill Farm

Claunch Farm Road

The B7052 at Airies Hill Plantation

Mark McKie

Telephone Box & purple village hall

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The Whaup Hotel

This looked a bit closed to me when I wanted to visit!

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The site of Dowalton Loch

Dowalton Loch was formerly the largest loch in the southern Machars. In 1863 it was drained by the landowner, hoping to increase the area of arable land (although the bed of the loch subsequently proved to be too rocky for cultivation). At least 10 crannogs were revealed as the water level dropped and some of these were excavated, producing a variety of iron age artifacts. Today the site is mostly marshland or birch/willow scrub which provides a valuable wildlife habitat, and the area is a nature reserve under the care of the Scottish Wildlife Trust.

David Baird