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Benailsa

Hill, Mountain in Kirkcudbrightshire

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Benailsa

Forest road behind Nappers cottage - looking over Wigtown Bay
Forest road behind Nappers cottage - looking over Wigtown Bay Credit: Mark McKie

Benailsa is a mountain located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. It is part of the Galloway Hills range and stands at an impressive height of 619 meters (2,031 feet) above sea level. The mountain is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts due to its stunning views and challenging terrain.

Benailsa is known for its rugged and rocky landscape, with steep slopes and craggy outcrops providing a thrilling adventure for those willing to make the ascent. The mountain is covered in heather and grasses, creating a picturesque backdrop for visitors to enjoy.

At the summit of Benailsa, hikers are rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the rolling hills of Galloway and the sparkling waters of the Solway Firth. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the Isle of Man and the Lake District in England.

Overall, Benailsa is a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to challenge themselves and experience the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Benailsa Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.029263/-4.4656321 or Grid Reference NX4273. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Forest road behind Nappers cottage - looking over Wigtown Bay
Forest road behind Nappers cottage - looking over Wigtown Bay
Lamachan Cottage A wee bit of work needed here.
Lamachan Cottage
A wee bit of work needed here.
Lamachan Cottage
Lamachan Cottage
The Benroach Burn
The Benroach Burn
Forestry clear fell The view from Crammery Hill
Forestry clear fell
The view from Crammery Hill
Roe Deer
Roe Deer
Forest Road
Forest Road
Unmapped Forest Road This whole area has been clear felled.
Unmapped Forest Road
This whole area has been clear felled.
Forestry Quarry You can just see Benera in the background.
Forestry Quarry
You can just see Benera in the background.
Garlick Hill.
Garlick Hill.
Forest clear fell Hopefully this will be replanted.
Forest clear fell
Hopefully this will be replanted.
Pool and burn amongst spruce trees, Galloway Forest This small pool and clearing is adjacent to a forest track leading eventually to Drannandow Farm, 4 miles north of Newton Stewart. The distant hill above the treeline to the south east is Cairnsmore of Fleet which, at over 2000 feet, dominates the horizon.
Pool and burn amongst spruce trees, Galloway Forest
This small pool and clearing is adjacent to a forest track leading eventually to Drannandow Farm, 4 miles north of Newton Stewart. The distant hill above the treeline to the south east is Cairnsmore of Fleet which, at over 2000 feet, dominates the horizon.
Moorland west of Benailsa, Galloway On the horizon, is Larg Hill and, to the right, the small hump of Sheauchan Craig. To the left (unseen) beyond the green wedge of forestry lies Loch Middle. Larg Hill dominates the area at over 2000 feet and is a favourite with more adventurous walkers who ascend it en route for the hills around Loch Trool. It can also be reached via Loch Middle by following the forestry roads. The stretch of tussocky moorland in the photograph is crossed by a number of streams and becomes very boggy in wet weather.
Moorland west of Benailsa, Galloway
On the horizon, is Larg Hill and, to the right, the small hump of Sheauchan Craig. To the left (unseen) beyond the green wedge of forestry lies Loch Middle. Larg Hill dominates the area at over 2000 feet and is a favourite with more adventurous walkers who ascend it en route for the hills around Loch Trool. It can also be reached via Loch Middle by following the forestry roads. The stretch of tussocky moorland in the photograph is crossed by a number of streams and becomes very boggy in wet weather.
Pinglass Burn at foot of Punch Well Brae, Galloway Hills The burn runs steeply down the hillside in a southerly direction and through a narrow wedge of forestry at the foot of the brae. It provide an access route through the trees for walkers ascending to the summit of adjacent Larg Hill (676 metres).
Pinglass Burn at foot of Punch Well Brae, Galloway Hills
The burn runs steeply down the hillside in a southerly direction and through a narrow wedge of forestry at the foot of the brae. It provide an access route through the trees for walkers ascending to the summit of adjacent Larg Hill (676 metres).
Burn and wall at southern foot of Larg Hill, Galloway This is the view north westwards towards Lamarchan Hill with Sheuchan Craig (unseen) to the extreme right. The course of the burn here is very boggy in wet weather. As can be seen, the ground underfoot is very tussocky which can make walking hard work.
Burn and wall at southern foot of Larg Hill, Galloway
This is the view north westwards towards Lamarchan Hill with Sheuchan Craig (unseen) to the extreme right. The course of the burn here is very boggy in wet weather. As can be seen, the ground underfoot is very tussocky which can make walking hard work.
Gap in forestry to the east of Benailsa, Galloway This 'ride' and wall, between normally impenetrable plantations of spruce trees, give access to Garlick Hill (unseen) beyond the rising moor. There are also several lengthy forestry tracks through this stretch of woodland.
Gap in forestry to the east of Benailsa, Galloway
This 'ride' and wall, between normally impenetrable plantations of spruce trees, give access to Garlick Hill (unseen) beyond the rising moor. There are also several lengthy forestry tracks through this stretch of woodland.
Track and gate to forestry south west of Benailsa, Galloway Continuing on this forestry road for several kilometres brings the walker in a clockwise semicircle back to the moorland, Nappers Cottage (derelict) and, eventually, Drannandow Farm near the River Cree.
Track and gate to forestry south west of Benailsa, Galloway
Continuing on this forestry road for several kilometres brings the walker in a clockwise semicircle back to the moorland, Nappers Cottage (derelict) and, eventually, Drannandow Farm near the River Cree.
Eastern slopes of Sheuchan Craig, Galloway Lamachan Hill can be seen in the distance with the flank of Larg Hill beyond Sheuchan on the left.
Eastern slopes of Sheuchan Craig, Galloway
Lamachan Hill can be seen in the distance with the flank of Larg Hill beyond Sheuchan on the left.
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Benailsa is located at Grid Ref: NX4273 (Lat: 55.029263, Lng: -4.4656321)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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