Dunglass

Hill, Mountain in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Dunglass

Ballagan Burn The burn looks relatively placid here, but it is about to tumble over the Spout of Ballagan. — Ballagan Burn Credit: Mark Nightingale

Dunglass is a prominent hill located in the region of Stirlingshire, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of approximately 520 meters (1,706 feet), it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Situated about 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) northwest of the town of Dunblane, Dunglass is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers.

The hill is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, making it an exciting and challenging climb for those seeking a thrilling outdoor experience. Dunglass is covered in heather and grasses, creating a picturesque landscape that changes color with the seasons.

The ascent to the summit of Dunglass can be approached from various directions, with a number of well-marked trails available for visitors to choose from. The most popular route starts from the village of Kinbuck, leading hikers through a mixture of woodland and open moorland before reaching the summit.

At the top, visitors are rewarded with awe-inspiring views of the surrounding Stirlingshire countryside, including the River Forth and the Ochil Hills in the distance. On clear days, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of the iconic Stirling Castle.

Dunglass is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various bird species and small mammals. The hill's remote location and natural beauty make it a haven for wildlife, attracting birdwatchers and nature photographers.

Overall, Dunglass offers an invigorating and memorable experience for outdoor enthusiasts, combining challenging hiking trails with stunning vistas of the Scottish countryside.

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Dunglass Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.981939/-4.284398 or Grid Reference NS5778. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ballagan Burn

The burn looks relatively placid here, but it is about to tumble over the Spout of Ballagan.

Mark Nightingale

The Clachachter Stone

Named the Clachachter Stone on the OS 1:25000 maps. It is the biggest of a group of stones lying on a grassy Campsie hillside.

Gordon Gibb

The Spout of Ballagan

This 21-metre fall is a highlight of the area. It displays a classic section of the calciferous sandstones called the Ballagan Beds. There is a fine building sandstone, Spout of Ballagan sandstone, at the top which is hard enough to cause the fall, and beneath it are alternating layers of cementstones & shales. These were laid down in the Carboniferous era c350million years ago when this whole area was the bed of a tropical lagoon south of the equator. Park in the village of Strathblane (opposite the church) & walk along the road to the entrance to Ballagan House. At the back of this is a stile & sign that takes you up to the nature reserve and fall. The actual approach to the foot of the fall is quite rough going but the path takes you to the top of it easily from where you can continue on up onto The Campsies.

johnalbiston

Fence crossing the Campsie Fells

Just to the east of the fence junction - following in the opposite direction leads to the summit of Dumbreck.

Stephen Sweeney

Heading towards Dumbreck

In the Campsie Fells.

Stephen Sweeney

Isolated rock in the moorland above Fin Glen

wrobison

Ballagan Glen

The wooded gorge of Ballagan Glen, just below the Spout of Ballagan (waterfall). The site is a Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest on account of its geology.

Richard Sutcliffe

The Ballagan Beds, Ballagan Glen

The rock face shows the Ballagan Beds, a sequence of cementstones and mudstones of Carboniferous age.

Richard Sutcliffe

Strathblane Hills

Long range photo from Muirhouse Muir.

Robert Murray

The Campsie Fells from the air

The Strathblane Hills are in the foreground with the Campsie Fells beyond.

Thomas Nugent

Ballagan Glen

The wooded gorge of Ballagan Glen, just below the Spout of Ballagan (waterfall). The site is a Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest on account of its geology.

Richard Sutcliffe

The Ballagan Beds, Ballagan Glen

The rock face shows the Ballagan Beds, a sequence of cementstones and mudstones of Carboniferous age, named after their occurrence here. The height of the cliff is apparent from the size of the person at the bottom right.

Richard Sutcliffe

Ballagan Glen

Seen from the slope of Dunglass. The Spout of Ballagan waterfall is just visible.

Richard Sutcliffe

Binnen

One of the crags of the Strathblane Hills, seen from Strathblane.

Richard Sutcliffe

Binnen, Strathblane Hills

Presumably the name of this outcrop is a variant of the Gaelic 'binnein', which denotes a peaked hill. The village of Strathblane is visible below, with Glasgow in the far distance.

Alan O'Dowd

Cliffs near Binnen, Strathblane Hills

Loch Lomond is visible in the distance.

Alan O'Dowd

The Strathblane Hills

A zoomed view, looking from the Strathblane Wildlife Sanctuary to the Strathblane Hills behind Blanefield. In the distance the clouds are starting to disperse from the top of the hills, as the day warms up.

Richard Sutcliffe