Benbrack

Hill, Mountain in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Benbrack

Loch Muck Viewed from the A713.
Loch Muck Credit: Billy McCrorie

Benbrack is a prominent hill located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of 581 meters (1,906 feet), it is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy the stunning views from the summit.

The hill is known for its rugged terrain, with steep slopes and rocky outcrops adding to the challenge of the ascent. Despite its relatively modest height, Benbrack offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the rolling hills and valleys of Kirkcudbrightshire.

The area around Benbrack is rich in biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species calling the hill home. Visitors may spot birds of prey soaring overhead, or catch a glimpse of red deer grazing in the nearby woodlands.

Access to Benbrack is typically gained via a network of well-marked hiking trails that wind their way up the hillside. The summit provides a peaceful and remote setting, making it an ideal spot for a picnic or simply enjoying the tranquility of the Scottish countryside.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Benbrack Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.277987/-4.3134772 or Grid Reference NS5300. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loch Muck Viewed from the A713.
Loch Muck
Viewed from the A713.
Private Fishing, Loch Muck Viewed from the A713.
Private Fishing, Loch Muck
Viewed from the A713.
The A713 to Dalmellington See road in winter <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5678648">NS5100 : The A713 to Ayr</a>.
The A713 to Dalmellington
See road in winter NS5100 : The A713 to Ayr.
The A713 to Carsphairn At the Dumfries & Galloway Boundary, see road in winter <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5678634">NS5100 : Welcome to Dumfries & Galloway</a>.
The A713 to Carsphairn
At the Dumfries & Galloway Boundary, see road in winter NS5100 : Welcome to Dumfries & Galloway.
Cyclists on the A713 Passing from Dumfries & Galloway to East Ayrshire near Loch Muck.
Cyclists on the A713
Passing from Dumfries & Galloway to East Ayrshire near Loch Muck.
Forest on Benbrack Viewed from the A713.
Forest on Benbrack
Viewed from the A713.
Welcome to Dumfries & Galloway On the A713 to Carsphairn.
Welcome to Dumfries & Galloway
On the A713 to Carsphairn.
Road will be Closed On the A713 at Polnaskie Bridge.
Road will be Closed
On the A713 at Polnaskie Bridge.
Welcome to East Ayrshire On the A713 to Dalmellington.
Welcome to East Ayrshire
On the A713 to Dalmellington.
Pylon at Benbrack Viewed from the A713.
Pylon at Benbrack
Viewed from the A713.
Pylon at Benbrack Viewed from the A713.
Pylon at Benbrack
Viewed from the A713.
Tractor on the A713 Verge cutting time again.
Tractor on the A713
Verge cutting time again.
Boat House on Loch Muck Viewed from the A713.
Boat House on Loch Muck
Viewed from the A713.
Tractor on the A713 Verge cutting time again. Road passing Loch Muck.
Tractor on the A713
Verge cutting time again. Road passing Loch Muck.
Erriff beside the A713
Erriff beside the A713
Polnaskie Bridge and the county border The sign says "Welcome to East Aryshire".
Polnaskie Bridge and the county border
The sign says "Welcome to East Aryshire".
Entering East Aryshire on the A713
Entering East Aryshire on the A713
A713, Welcome to East Ayrshire
A713, Welcome to East Ayrshire
Show me another place!

Benbrack is located at Grid Ref: NS5300 (Lat: 55.277987, Lng: -4.3134772)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

What 3 Words

///saturate.slides.sulky. Near Bellsbank, East Ayrshire

Nearby Locations

Benbrack

Related Wikis

Loch Doon

Loch Doon (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Dùin, pronounced [l̪ˠɔxˈt̪uːɲ]) is a freshwater loch in Carrick, Scotland. The River Doon issues from its northern end...

Bellsbank

Bellsbank is a village half a mile away from the market town of Dalmellington in East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is the second-highest place in East Ayrshire...

Cairnsmore of Carsphairn

Cairnsmore of Carsphairn is a hill in the Carsphairn and Scaur Hills range, part of the Southern Uplands of Scotland. An alternative name, rarely used...

Loch Doon Castle

Loch Doon Castle was a castle that was located on an island within Loch Doon, Scotland. The original site and the relocated remains are designated as scheduled...

Have you been to Benbrack?

Leave your review of Benbrack below (or comments, questions and feedback).