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Barn Hill

Hill, Mountain in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Barn Hill

The Southern Upland Way near Knocksheen
The Southern Upland Way near Knocksheen Credit: Dave Kelly

Barn Hill is a prominent hill located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. It is situated near the town of Kirkcudbright and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and coastline. The hill is approximately 225 meters high and is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Barn Hill is known for its diverse flora and fauna, with a variety of plant and animal species calling the hill home. The area is also rich in history, with evidence of ancient settlements and archaeological sites scattered throughout the hillside.

Visitors to Barn Hill can enjoy a number of walking trails and paths that wind their way up to the summit, where a trig point offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the Solway Firth and even the Lake District in England.

Overall, Barn Hill is a picturesque and peaceful destination for those looking to explore the natural beauty of Kirkcudbrightshire and take in the breathtaking views of the Scottish countryside.

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Barn Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.117678/-4.2233079 or Grid Reference NX5882. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Southern Upland Way near Knocksheen
The Southern Upland Way near Knocksheen
The Southern Upland Way near Knocksheen Glen
The Southern Upland Way near Knocksheen Glen
The Southern Upland Way near Hannaston Wood
The Southern Upland Way near Hannaston Wood
The Southern Upland Way near Garroch Bridge
The Southern Upland Way near Garroch Bridge
The Southern Upland Way near Hannaston Wood
The Southern Upland Way near Hannaston Wood
The Southern Upland Way near Drumwhill
The Southern Upland Way near Drumwhill
Road, Cattle Grid and Crummy Bridge
Road, Cattle Grid and Crummy Bridge
Clear felled forest at Knockmulloch An area of clear felled forest on Snap Hill on the roadside at Knockmulloch.
Clear felled forest at Knockmulloch
An area of clear felled forest on Snap Hill on the roadside at Knockmulloch.
End of the metalled road at Drumbuie The tarmac road ends at a junction between access tracks to Drumbuie and Knockmulloch. The Southern Upland Way approaches follows the stone surfaced track ahead. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/207794">NX5682 : The Southern Upland Way joins the tarmac road near Drumbuie</a> shows the view in the opposite direction taken 13 years earlier when the plantation on the right was still occupied by mature trees.
End of the metalled road at Drumbuie
The tarmac road ends at a junction between access tracks to Drumbuie and Knockmulloch. The Southern Upland Way approaches follows the stone surfaced track ahead. NX5682 : The Southern Upland Way joins the tarmac road near Drumbuie shows the view in the opposite direction taken 13 years earlier when the plantation on the right was still occupied by mature trees.
Cattle grid west of Knocksheen A cattle grid and adjacent gate on the minor road west of Knocksheen. The Southern Upland Way long distance path follows this length of road.
Cattle grid west of Knocksheen
A cattle grid and adjacent gate on the minor road west of Knocksheen. The Southern Upland Way long distance path follows this length of road.
House at Knocksheen The farmhouse at Knocksheen seen from a minor road and the Southern Upland Way.
House at Knocksheen
The farmhouse at Knocksheen seen from a minor road and the Southern Upland Way.
Farm buildings at Knocksheen The small group of farm buildings on the roadside at Knocksheen.
Farm buildings at Knocksheen
The small group of farm buildings on the roadside at Knocksheen.
Grassland beside the Garroch Burn Long grass growing beside the Garroch Burn seen from the Southern Upland Way.
Grassland beside the Garroch Burn
Long grass growing beside the Garroch Burn seen from the Southern Upland Way.
Woodland footpath The Southern Upland Way utilising a narrow footpath passing through a woodland.
Woodland footpath
The Southern Upland Way utilising a narrow footpath passing through a woodland.
Footbridge crossing Garroch Burn A wooden footbridge carrying the Southern Upland Way over the Garroch Burn.
Footbridge crossing Garroch Burn
A wooden footbridge carrying the Southern Upland Way over the Garroch Burn.
Meadow beside the Garroch Burn A meadow beside the Garroch Burn crossed by the Southern Upland Way.
Meadow beside the Garroch Burn
A meadow beside the Garroch Burn crossed by the Southern Upland Way.
Meadow beside Hannaston Wood A meadow sandwiched between Hannaston Wood and the Garroch Burn. The Southern Upland Way crosses the field.
Meadow beside Hannaston Wood
A meadow sandwiched between Hannaston Wood and the Garroch Burn. The Southern Upland Way crosses the field.
Towards Knocksheen
Towards Knocksheen
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Barn Hill is located at Grid Ref: NX5882 (Lat: 55.117678, Lng: -4.2233079)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

What 3 Words

///frog.wheat.slang. Near Bellsbank, East Ayrshire

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Barn Hill Knocksheen Glen

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