Bar Hill

Hill, Mountain in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Bar Hill

Sheds belonging to Bagbie Farm Credit: Eirian Evans

Bar Hill is a prominent hill located in Kirkcudbrightshire, a historic county in the southwest of Scotland. Situated in the picturesque Galloway Forest Park, it is known for its natural beauty and stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Rising to an elevation of approximately 365 meters (1,198 feet), Bar Hill is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Its well-defined trails and accessible slopes make it an ideal spot for both experienced climbers and those seeking a more leisurely stroll. The hill is covered in lush greenery, with a mix of heather, grasses, and scattered rock formations, adding to its aesthetic appeal.

The summit of Bar Hill offers breathtaking vistas across the rolling hills and valleys of Kirkcudbrightshire. On a clear day, visitors can see as far as the Solway Firth, with the distant outline of the Lake District visible on the horizon. The views from the top are particularly spectacular during sunrise and sunset, when the sky becomes a canvas of vibrant hues.

Bar Hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, birds of prey, and several species of wildflowers. Nature lovers will find ample opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife photography in this tranquil setting.

Access to Bar Hill is facilitated by nearby parking areas and well-maintained paths. Visitors are advised to dress appropriately for the changeable Scottish weather conditions and to bring drinking water and snacks for their hike.

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Bar Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.867909/-4.3547114 or Grid Reference NX4855. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sheds belonging to Bagbie Farm

Eirian Evans

Moorland, Knock Gray

View to distant Kirkdale Hill

Eirian Evans

Sheepfold on Blackmyre Moor

Eirian Evans

A75 Gretna-Stranraer Road near Carsluith.

Picture taken from the east end of the lay-by, east of Carsluith Castle.

Bob Peace

Knock Gray & Kirkdale Hill

View from the Carsluith-Cambret lane (Bagbie corner) across Knock Gray to the northern slopes of Kirkdale Hill.

Chris Newman

Standing Stone SE of Bagbie Sheds

Two similar solitary stones are to be found a short distance to the south. None of these stones appear to be recorded by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland in their Canmore Database. Therefore, the antiquity of these stones has to be considered as doubtful.

Leslie Barrie

Perching on the Bagbie signpost

Perching spot for a few sparrows

Eirian Evans

View across the River Cree

Across the river is Wigtown. There are stake nets, used for catching salmon, in the saltings

Eirian Evans

The Galloway Smokehouse

The smokehouse offers a great variety of fish, game and cheese, all smoked in specially selected sawdust. This is a by-product from a nearby cooperage, where whisky barrels are refurbished, the barrel bands are taken off and all the joints are re-planed to give a watertight seal. These shavings impregnated with whisky are burnt in the smokers to give the rich strength of taste to the products. There is also a restaurant attached to the smokehouse.

Eirian Evans