Sorn Hill

Hill, Mountain in Ayrshire

Scotland

Sorn Hill

Sorn bridge over the river Ayr Credit: Gordon Brown

Sorn Hill is a prominent hill located in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is part of the Southern Uplands, a range of hills and mountains that stretch across southern Scotland. Sorn Hill stands at an elevation of approximately 343 meters (1,125 feet) above sea level.

The hill is situated near the village of Sorn, which lies to the southeast. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the River Ayr and the fertile farmland of Ayrshire. The hill is covered in lush green vegetation, with patches of heather and bracken dotting the landscape.

Sorn Hill is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, attracting both locals and tourists alike. There are several walking trails that lead to the summit, offering varying degrees of difficulty to cater to different fitness levels. The paths are well-maintained and signposted, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors.

At the top of Sorn Hill, there is a trig point, which is a concrete pillar used in surveying and mapping. This serves as a landmark and a point of interest for those reaching the summit. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the Isle of Arran and the hills of Galloway.

Overall, Sorn Hill offers a picturesque and rewarding outdoor experience, combining stunning scenery with opportunities for exploration and physical activity. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike, visitors to Sorn Hill are sure to be captivated by its natural beauty and panoramic vistas.

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Sorn Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.512139/-4.3125009 or Grid Reference NS5426. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sorn bridge over the river Ayr

Gordon Brown

The Sorn Inn

Gordon Brown

Old bridge over the river Ayr at Sorn

Gordon Brown

Sorn Castle

Gordon Brown

Sorn Castle gatehouse

Gordon Brown

Mauchline Road

Council housing in Catrine

Angela Mudge

Old Church Yard Cemetery

The cemetery in Catrine with Chapel Brae on the hill top

Angela Mudge

Trees

Farm fields by Logan in East Ayrshire

Angela Mudge

Sorn Church

Church on road between village and Sorn Castle.

John M

Bridge Street

A terrace of mill workers cottages dating from early 1800s. The town was developed utilising water power from the river. The cotton mill at the end of the street burnt down in the 1960s.

John M

Mill Square and Bridge Street

Mill workers housing from early 1800s. The photo was taken from the square which used to be occupied by the mill building. The mill burnt down in the 1960s.

John M

Council Renovation Area

In the Shawwood council housing estate some areas like this have had the post-war houses demolished and new houses built on the cleared sites.

Bob Forrest

Exit on to B713 to Auchinleck

Lower part of the Shawwood council housing estate. This is one of the main access roads into the scheme from the B713.

Bob Forrest

Recreation Area

Area used for football lying between the council houses in the foreground and the R. Ayr. Some flood protection needed here - shown by the red walls in the middle distance. The war memorial dominates the top of the wooded valley side.

Bob Forrest

Bonded Warehouse

New use for part of the old cotton mill in Catrine which operated until the late 1960 period. This is now a bonded warehouse for whisky.

Bob Forrest

Mill reservoir

This sign marks the last of the reservoirs (voes) which were constructed to store water from the R. Ayr to power the waterwheels in the cotton mills in Catrine. There was both a waulk mill and a twist mill and a bleach works, all of which made heavy demands on water. The water to the latter mill was led along an aqueduct, over the main street in Catrine to the mill which was located in the centre of the village.

Bob Forrest

Mill Lade

This man-made channel led the water from the first reservoir (voe), from which water was drawn off to power the mill wheel in the waulk mill, to the second voe which provided water for the giant water wheel in the main mill in the centre of Catrine.

Bob Forrest