Auchineden Hill

Hill, Mountain in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Auchineden Hill

Telecom mast, Auchineden Hill Campsie Fells in the background
Telecom mast, Auchineden Hill Credit: Chris Upson

Auchineden Hill is a prominent hill located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Rising to an elevation of 357 meters (1,171 feet), it is considered one of the most notable hills in the region. It forms part of the Campsie Fells, a range of hills situated to the north of the city of Glasgow.

The hill is characterized by its distinct conical shape and is covered in heather and grass, offering a picturesque landscape to visitors. Auchineden Hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, as it provides breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

The hill is easily accessible, with a well-defined footpath leading to its summit. Along the way, hikers can enjoy the abundance of wildlife that inhabits the area, including deer, birds, and various plant species. The trail passes through a mixture of open moorland, woodland, and rocky outcrops, adding to the diversity of the experience.

Once at the summit, the effort is rewarded with stunning vistas of the surrounding area. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as Ben Lomond, the highest mountain in the southern part of the Scottish Highlands. The hill's summit is marked by a trig point, allowing visitors to appreciate the exact elevation they have reached.

Overall, Auchineden Hill stands as a captivating natural landmark in Stirlingshire, attracting both locals and tourists alike with its scenic beauty and panoramic views.

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Auchineden Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.993315/-4.4160009 or Grid Reference NS4980. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Telecom mast, Auchineden Hill Campsie Fells in the background
Telecom mast, Auchineden Hill
Campsie Fells in the background
Campsie fells from Auchineden Hill
Campsie fells from Auchineden Hill
Landing strip The carefully tended piece of moorland in the centre of the photo is maintained and used by fliers of model aircraft.
Landing strip
The carefully tended piece of moorland in the centre of the photo is maintained and used by fliers of model aircraft.
Drymen Road at Stockiemuir
Drymen Road at Stockiemuir
Queen's View Car Park In addition to the magnificent view from the car park, this is also the most convenient place to start from to see the Whangie.
Queen's View Car Park
In addition to the magnificent view from the car park, this is also the most convenient place to start from to see the Whangie.
View towards Stockie Muir and beyond Taken from just north of the footpath leading to the Whangie, this photograph also shows in the distance the southern end of Loch Lomond and many of its surrounding mountains.
View towards Stockie Muir and beyond
Taken from just north of the footpath leading to the Whangie, this photograph also shows in the distance the southern end of Loch Lomond and many of its surrounding mountains.
Stockie muir Stockie Muir Sunset looking towards Loch Lomond on the horizon.
Stockie muir
Stockie Muir Sunset looking towards Loch Lomond on the horizon.
Queen's View, looking north Not too much of a view today, as Ben Lomond is partially covered by low cloud.
Queen's View, looking north
Not too much of a view today, as Ben Lomond is partially covered by low cloud.
Auchineden Hill from the Queen's View car park
Auchineden Hill from the Queen's View car park
Car park at the Queen's View Deserted as it was 7:30pm and darkness was beginning to fall.
Car park at the Queen's View
Deserted as it was 7:30pm and darkness was beginning to fall.
The path around Auchineden Hill Leads from the Queen's View around the north face of the hill to The Whangie, a unique geological feature.
The path around Auchineden Hill
Leads from the Queen's View around the north face of the hill to The Whangie, a unique geological feature.
A clear day's view from the Queen's View car park Looking north to Ben Lomond.
A clear day's view from the Queen's View car park
Looking north to Ben Lomond.
View east from the slopes of Auchineden Hill To the Queen's View car park and the Campsie Fells.
View east from the slopes of Auchineden Hill
To the Queen's View car park and the Campsie Fells.
Quinlochmore from the path to Auchineden Hill Atop this hill lies the remains of a medieval fort.
Quinlochmore from the path to Auchineden Hill
Atop this hill lies the remains of a medieval fort.
Looking across Strath Blane The view over the valley of the Blane Water from the path up to Auchineden Hill.
Looking across Strath Blane
The view over the valley of the Blane Water from the path up to Auchineden Hill.
Stile at path junction The path from which the image is taken leads around the north face of Auchineden Hill to The Whangie, a stunning geological feature that sees a 50 foot deep gorge cut into the rocky hillside. The path to the right of the stile leads to the summit of Auchineden Hill itself.
Stile at path junction
The path from which the image is taken leads around the north face of Auchineden Hill to The Whangie, a stunning geological feature that sees a 50 foot deep gorge cut into the rocky hillside. The path to the right of the stile leads to the summit of Auchineden Hill itself.
Nearing the Queen's View car park Approaching the car park from the south on Stockiemuir Road.
Nearing the Queen's View car park
Approaching the car park from the south on Stockiemuir Road.
Path to the Whangie The path can also be used to reach the summit of Auchineden Hill.
Path to the Whangie
The path can also be used to reach the summit of Auchineden Hill.
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Auchineden Hill is located at Grid Ref: NS4980 (Lat: 55.993315, Lng: -4.4160009)

Unitary Authority: Stirling

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.993315,-4.4160009
The Whangie
Climbing: boulder
Climbing Boulder: yes
Fee: no
Natural: cliff
Sport: climbing
Lat/Long: 55.9942295/-4.4201106
Auchineden
Corbett: no
Ele: 357
Graham: no
Man Made: survey_point
Munro: no
Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 55.9932967/-4.4159762
The Whangie
Place: locality
Source: local
Lat/Long: 55.9946913/-4.4195517
Auchineden Peak
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 55.9933061/-4.4159672
Barrier: stile
Stile: damaged
Lat/Long: 55.9923229/-4.4194004
Hazard: stile broken but hole in fence allows access
Lat/Long: 55.9923275/-4.4193635
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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