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Brow Hill

Hill, Mountain in Ayrshire

Scotland

Brow Hill

Fenceline below Mule Hill The fenceline can be followed across sometimes boggy moorland towards the gentle rise of Mule Hill.
Fenceline below Mule Hill Credit: Alan O'Dowd

Brow Hill is a prominent hill located in Ayrshire, Scotland. Situated near the village of Straiton, it is part of the Carrick Hills range and is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The hill stands at an elevation of around 425 meters (1,394 feet), offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The terrain of Brow Hill is mostly comprised of heather moorland, with scattered patches of woodland and rocky outcrops. The hill is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including various species of birds, mammals, and plant life. It is not uncommon to spot red grouse, buzzards, and mountain hares in the area.

There are several well-marked trails and paths that lead to the summit of Brow Hill, providing visitors with different options based on their hiking abilities and preferences. The routes are generally moderate in difficulty, with some steep sections and uneven terrain. Along the way, hikers can enjoy the peacefulness of the surroundings and may encounter wildflowers and other wildlife.

Reaching the summit of Brow Hill rewards visitors with breathtaking views of the surrounding Ayrshire countryside, including the rolling hills, fields, and distant mountains. On clear days, the views extend all the way to the coast, where the Firth of Clyde meets the Irish Sea.

Overall, Brow Hill in Ayrshire is a picturesque and accessible hill that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside and enjoy stunning views from its summit.

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Brow Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.579483/-4.2532808 or Grid Reference NS5834. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fenceline below Mule Hill The fenceline can be followed across sometimes boggy moorland towards the gentle rise of Mule Hill.
Fenceline below Mule Hill
The fenceline can be followed across sometimes boggy moorland towards the gentle rise of Mule Hill.
Small cairn on Distinkhorn Not quite on either of the two 386m summits of this moorland hill, but a couple of metres below. This view looks towards Wedder Hill.
Small cairn on Distinkhorn
Not quite on either of the two 386m summits of this moorland hill, but a couple of metres below. This view looks towards Wedder Hill.
Fenceline crossing Avon Head The dip in the middle ground contains the source of the Avon Water, one of the Clyde's main tributaries.
Fenceline crossing Avon Head
The dip in the middle ground contains the source of the Avon Water, one of the Clyde's main tributaries.
The track towards Distinkhorn And it's not very distinct! Obviously little used, this track is scarcely visible from time to time, especially where it crosses very boggy ground (which is frequently!).
The track towards Distinkhorn
And it's not very distinct! Obviously little used, this track is scarcely visible from time to time, especially where it crosses very boggy ground (which is frequently!).
Small hut above the Pomefield burn
Small hut above the Pomefield burn
Triple fence on the northern slopes of Distinkhorn Three fences here - a very new one, an older, rather frail one, and, in the middle, the rotting stobs of the original fence
Triple fence on the northern slopes of Distinkhorn
Three fences here - a very new one, an older, rather frail one, and, in the middle, the rotting stobs of the original fence
Summit of Distinkhorn Looking ENE, with the Darvel TV transmitter in the distance. "Geologically interesting, Distinkhorn comprises the only granite intrusion exposed in the Midland Valley which has been dated to the Early Devonian period (390 million years ago)."
Summit of Distinkhorn
Looking ENE, with the Darvel TV transmitter in the distance. "Geologically interesting, Distinkhorn comprises the only granite intrusion exposed in the Midland Valley which has been dated to the Early Devonian period (390 million years ago)."
Looking up the Slateford Burn This area is characterised by small burns in quite deep ravines and steep sided valleys.
Looking up the Slateford Burn
This area is characterised by small burns in quite deep ravines and steep sided valleys.
The Changue Burn Disappearing into a small ravine.
The Changue Burn
Disappearing into a small ravine.
Sheep on Pening Hill
Sheep on Pening Hill
Ford and waterfall On the Slateford Burn.
Ford and waterfall
On the Slateford Burn.
Small stand of Scots Pines On the Slateford Burn.
Small stand of Scots Pines
On the Slateford Burn.
Barr Muir on a dull day The strangely named Distinkhorn in the far distance. Brow Hill is the low rise to the right.
Barr Muir on a dull day
The strangely named Distinkhorn in the far distance. Brow Hill is the low rise to the right.
The Changue Burn The Logan and Rowantree Burns have just joined above here, the Glenoul and Slateford Burns join in 1 Km below to make up the full power of the Changue Burn before it joins the Gower Water and thence by the River Irvine to the sea.
The Changue Burn
The Logan and Rowantree Burns have just joined above here, the Glenoul and Slateford Burns join in 1 Km below to make up the full power of the Changue Burn before it joins the Gower Water and thence by the River Irvine to the sea.
Sheep fank on the Changue Burn
Sheep fank on the Changue Burn
The narrow glen of the Glenoul Burn Loudoun Hill, a volcanic plug, distinctive in the distance.
The narrow glen of the Glenoul Burn
Loudoun Hill, a volcanic plug, distinctive in the distance.
Native tree planting at Changue Hill Beech, oak and others in this recent planting.
Native tree planting at Changue Hill
Beech, oak and others in this recent planting.
Old wall Above the Logan Burn.
Old wall
Above the Logan Burn.
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Brow Hill is located at Grid Ref: NS5834 (Lat: 55.579483, Lng: -4.2532808)

Unitary Authority: East Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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Brow Hill
Corbett: no
Graham: no
Munro: no
Natural: peak
Source: OS7
Lat/Long: 55.5796572/-4.2532651
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