Bar Hill

Hill, Mountain in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Bar Hill

Cardoness Castle Tower Standing on a rocky mound above the Water of Fleet, Cardoness Castle is a late 15th-century rectangular tower of six storeys — Cardoness Castle Tower Credit: Eirian Evans

Bar Hill is a prominent hill located in the region of Kirkcudbrightshire in Scotland. It rises to an elevation of approximately 153 meters (502 feet) above sea level and offers commanding views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is known for its distinctive shape, with a steep slope on one side and a more gradual incline on the other.

Bar Hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, who come to enjoy the challenging ascent and the stunning vistas from the summit. The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey and deer, making it a popular spot for nature lovers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Bar Hill also has historical significance. The remains of a Roman fort can be found on the hill, dating back to the 1st century AD. This fort was part of the Roman frontier defenses in Scotland and is a popular attraction for history buffs and archaeology enthusiasts.

Overall, Bar Hill is a picturesque and historically significant landmark in Kirkcudbrightshire, offering visitors a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage.

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Bar Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.861102/-4.1796651 or Grid Reference NX6053. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cardoness Castle Tower

Standing on a rocky mound above the Water of Fleet, Cardoness Castle is a late 15th-century rectangular tower of six storeys

Eirian Evans

Approaching Gatehouse of Fleet

On the B796, having got off the busy A75.

Russel Wills

Cally Woods, Gatehouse of Fleet.

Richard Webb

Cally Wood

Looks peaceful, but the A75 lurks not too far into the trees.

Richard Webb

Cally Wood

Edge of the woodland near to Cally Mains.

Richard Webb

Track on Bar Hill

Becomes a newly surfaced road further on.

Richard Webb

Bar Hill Plantation

Part of the Cally woodlands.

Richard Webb

Path on Bar Hill

It has been modernised a short distance to the east.

Richard Webb

The Fleet estuary from Rutherford's Monument

The Islands of Fleet can be seen out at sea.

David Purchase

Cardoness Castle

A ruin less than a mile south-west of Gatehouse of Fleet.

David Purchase

Cardoness castle, Gatehouse of Fleet

Cardoness was built as a tower house by the McCulloch family in the 15th century. Built on a hill, it dominates the entrance to the Water of Fleet. It is owned by Historic Scotland.

David Hawgood

Cardoness Castle

Historic Scotland property overlooking Fleet Bay, Dumfries & Galloway

Alison Stamp

Water of Fleet estuary from Cardoness Castle

This view south-west shows most of the grid square. The near part of the river is canalised, and opens out into the estuary. The woods on the left are Cally Mains Wood, with behind the deer park of Cally Park.

David Hawgood

Cally Palace Hotel, Gatehouse of Fleet

The Cally Palace Hotel at Gatehouse of Fleet is in both gridsquare NX6054 and NX5954. This image is taken from gridsquare NX5954 with the boundary with square NX6054 being just past the central part of the building with the right hand wing being in that gridsquare.

Christine Matthews