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Barholm Hill

Hill, Mountain in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Barholm Hill

Cliff-McCulloch Memorial on Cairny Hill Memorial to members of the Cliff-McCulloch family. The inscription reads: Sacred | to the memory of | Janet McCulloch Cliff-McCulloch | the wife of | E. A. Cliff-McCulloch, | who died at Kirkclaugh, on the 28th March 1911, | in her 59th year. | "A woman greatly beloved." | And of her husband | Edward Adam Cliff-McCulloch | who died at Carlisle on the 31st August 1915, | in his 64th year, | and of their third son | Walter Alexander Cliff-McCulloch | Lieutenant, Royal Irish Rifles, | killed in action in France on the 27th February 1916 | and buried in the British Cemetery Vermelles, | aged 29 years. | And of their grand-son | Alexander Peter Cliff-McCulloch | Sgt. Air Gunner killed night 31st May - 1st June 1944 | on flying operations over North Sea, | aged 28 [y]ear[s]. | And of their eldest son | Willian Edward Clif[f]-McCulloch | father of Alexander P[e]ter | D[ie]d 1[3?]th Oct. 1957, [ag]ed 76 years.
Cliff-McCulloch Memorial on Cairny Hill Credit: Colin Mackenzie

Barholm Hill is a prominent hill located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. It rises to an elevation of approximately 270 meters (886 feet) above sea level and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and coastline. The hill is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, with several trails leading to the summit.

Barholm Hill is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including a variety of wildflowers, birds, and butterflies. The hill is also home to a number of ancient ruins and archaeological sites, adding to its historical significance.

The hill is easily accessible by foot, with parking available at the base of the hill. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely walk to the summit, taking in the picturesque scenery along the way. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the Solway Firth and the hills of the Lake District in England.

Overall, Barholm Hill is a beautiful and tranquil location that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to explore the natural beauty of Kirkcudbrightshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.867841/-4.2849006 or Grid Reference NX5354. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cliff-McCulloch Memorial on Cairny Hill Memorial to members of the Cliff-McCulloch family. The inscription reads: Sacred | to the memory of | Janet McCulloch Cliff-McCulloch | the wife of | E. A. Cliff-McCulloch, | who died at Kirkclaugh, on the 28th March 1911, | in her 59th year. | "A woman greatly beloved." | And of her husband | Edward Adam Cliff-McCulloch | who died at Carlisle on the 31st August 1915, | in his 64th year, | and of their third son | Walter Alexander Cliff-McCulloch | Lieutenant, Royal Irish Rifles, | killed in action in France on the 27th February 1916 | and buried in the British Cemetery Vermelles, | aged 29 years. | And of their grand-son | Alexander Peter Cliff-McCulloch | Sgt. Air Gunner killed night 31st May - 1st June 1944 | on flying operations over North Sea, | aged 28 [y]ear[s]. | And of their eldest son | Willian Edward Clif[f]-McCulloch | father of Alexander P[e]ter | D[ie]d 1[3?]th Oct. 1957, [ag]ed 76 years.
Cliff-McCulloch Memorial on Cairny Hill
Memorial to members of the Cliff-McCulloch family. The inscription reads: Sacred | to the memory of | Janet McCulloch Cliff-McCulloch | the wife of | E. A. Cliff-McCulloch, | who died at Kirkclaugh, on the 28th March 1911, | in her 59th year. | "A woman greatly beloved." | And of her husband | Edward Adam Cliff-McCulloch | who died at Carlisle on the 31st August 1915, | in his 64th year, | and of their third son | Walter Alexander Cliff-McCulloch | Lieutenant, Royal Irish Rifles, | killed in action in France on the 27th February 1916 | and buried in the British Cemetery Vermelles, | aged 29 years. | And of their grand-son | Alexander Peter Cliff-McCulloch | Sgt. Air Gunner killed night 31st May - 1st June 1944 | on flying operations over North Sea, | aged 28 [y]ear[s]. | And of their eldest son | Willian Edward Clif[f]-McCulloch | father of Alexander P[e]ter | D[ie]d 1[3?]th Oct. 1957, [ag]ed 76 years.
Cairnholy 2: chambered tomb This is the second Cairnholy tomb: please also see the photo of Cairnholy 1. Tombs for the ancestors were important for the early farming communities that lived here in the neolithic period between 6000-4000 years ago.
Cairnholy 2: chambered tomb
This is the second Cairnholy tomb: please also see the photo of Cairnholy 1. Tombs for the ancestors were important for the early farming communities that lived here in the neolithic period between 6000-4000 years ago.
Cairnholy II Chambered Cairn Cairnholy II was excavated in 1949 along with its neighbour, Cairnholy I (see NX5153). Finds from it included Beaker pottery. The taller of the two portal stones seen here is 2.9 metres high. The other has perhaps been broken.
Cairnholy II Chambered Cairn
Cairnholy II was excavated in 1949 along with its neighbour, Cairnholy I (see NX5153). Finds from it included Beaker pottery. The taller of the two portal stones seen here is 2.9 metres high. The other has perhaps been broken.
Pasture Limit, Looking Down to Auchenlarie Burn Limit of the improved land used for pasture.
Pasture Limit, Looking Down to Auchenlarie Burn
Limit of the improved land used for pasture.
Quad Bike Track, Barholm Hill With views across Fleet Bay.
Quad Bike Track, Barholm Hill
With views across Fleet Bay.
Wall Corner Halfway up Cairnharrow Looking back to Ben John.
Wall Corner Halfway up Cairnharrow
Looking back to Ben John.
Cairn, Cairnharrow With the radio masts on Cambret Hill in the distance. And in the far distance Cairnsmore of Fleet (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NX5067">NX5067</a>).
Cairn, Cairnharrow
With the radio masts on Cambret Hill in the distance. And in the far distance Cairnsmore of Fleet (NX5067).
Wall, Above Laggan Looking across Fleet Bay.
Wall, Above Laggan
Looking across Fleet Bay.
Wall, Climbing to Ben John
Wall, Climbing to Ben John
Wall Junction, Upper Newton Although still shown as a wall junction on the map, the nearest wall has not been maintained.
Wall Junction, Upper Newton
Although still shown as a wall junction on the map, the nearest wall has not been maintained.
Mill Knock
Mill Knock
Fields, Upper Newton From just below the col between Mill Knock and Ben John.
Fields, Upper Newton
From just below the col between Mill Knock and Ben John.
Unmapped Track Heading up Barholm Hill
Unmapped Track Heading up Barholm Hill
Ben John From the Barholm Hill Fleet Bay can be seen far right.
Ben John From the Barholm Hill
Fleet Bay can be seen far right.
Trig. Point, Cairnharrow In the distance the twin peaks of Larg Hill and Knockeans Hill with Wigtown Bay beyond.
Trig. Point, Cairnharrow
In the distance the twin peaks of Larg Hill and Knockeans Hill with Wigtown Bay beyond.
Lane Burn Looking down the burn to Fleet Bay.
Lane Burn
Looking down the burn to Fleet Bay.
Standing stone One of the stones at the northern of the Cairnholy chambered cairns. Barholm Hill forms a backdrop.
Standing stone
One of the stones at the northern of the Cairnholy chambered cairns. Barholm Hill forms a backdrop.
Cairnholy 2 chambered cairn This is a neolithic chambered cairn of the Clyde group, so called because of the distribution of similar structures roughly centred around the Firth of Clyde.
Cairnholy 2 chambered cairn
This is a neolithic chambered cairn of the Clyde group, so called because of the distribution of similar structures roughly centred around the Firth of Clyde.
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Barholm Hill is located at Grid Ref: NX5354 (Lat: 54.867841, Lng: -4.2849006)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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Ele: 354
Natural: peak
Source: OS7
Lat/Long: 54.8670975/-4.2842791
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