Craigs Hill

Hill, Mountain in Ayrshire

Scotland

Craigs Hill

Powmeadow Burn A small meandering burn that flows into the Avon Water.
Powmeadow Burn Credit: Alan O'Dowd

Craigs Hill, located in Ayrshire, Scotland, is a prominent geographical feature that stands out as a hill in the region. Rising to an elevation of approximately 300 meters (984 feet), it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The hill is situated near the town of Ayr and is easily accessible by road.

Craigs Hill is characterized by its rugged terrain and is predominantly covered in heather, grasses, and shrubs. Its slopes are moderately steep, providing a challenging but enjoyable climb for outdoor enthusiasts. The hill is a popular destination for hikers, walkers, and nature lovers, who are attracted by its natural beauty and tranquility.

From the summit of Craigs Hill, visitors are treated to breathtaking vistas of the Ayrshire countryside. On a clear day, one can see the rolling hills and farmland stretching out in all directions. Additionally, the hill offers glimpses of nearby landmarks such as Ailsa Craig, an uninhabited island known for its birdlife and distinctive rock formations, located in the Firth of Clyde.

Craigs Hill also holds historical significance, as it is believed to have been used as a vantage point during various conflicts and battles in the region's past. The hill's strategic location made it an ideal spot for observation and defense.

Overall, Craigs Hill in Ayrshire is a picturesque and significant natural feature that attracts both locals and tourists alike with its stunning views, challenging terrain, and historical importance.

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Craigs Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.546877/-4.2142869 or Grid Reference NS6030. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Powmeadow Burn A small meandering burn that flows into the Avon Water.
Powmeadow Burn
A small meandering burn that flows into the Avon Water.
Glen Garr Hill The cairn on Glen Garr hill, Wedder Hill.
This photo was taken on the 14th September 2022.
Glen Garr Hill
The cairn on Glen Garr hill, Wedder Hill. This photo was taken on the 14th September 2022.
Looking towards Powmeadow Hill from Wedder Hill A large expanse of moorland.

Some of the turbines of the vast Whitelee Wind Farm can be seen in the distance.
Looking towards Powmeadow Hill from Wedder Hill
A large expanse of moorland. Some of the turbines of the vast Whitelee Wind Farm can be seen in the distance.
Glen Garr cairn A large cairn, partly modified into a summit shelter, on the summit of Glen Garr, west of Wedder Hill.

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Glen Garr cairn
A large cairn, partly modified into a summit shelter, on the summit of Glen Garr, west of Wedder Hill. More details can be found here: LinkExternal link
Shelter in the summit cairn, Glen Garr The cairn on the summit of this hill has been partially rearranged into a summit shelter. Details of the cairn can be found here: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/43718/glen-garr-hill" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/43718/glen-garr-hill">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Some of the turbines of the Whitelee Wind Farm are visible in the distance, with snow-capped hills in the southern Highlands in the far distance.
Shelter in the summit cairn, Glen Garr
The cairn on the summit of this hill has been partially rearranged into a summit shelter. Details of the cairn can be found here: LinkExternal link Some of the turbines of the Whitelee Wind Farm are visible in the distance, with snow-capped hills in the southern Highlands in the far distance.
Sheep on Wedder Hill Probably not used to many visitors to this quiet expanse of moorland.
Sheep on Wedder Hill
Probably not used to many visitors to this quiet expanse of moorland.
Grange Muir, looking to the northern slopes of Wedder Hill Just on the county boundary here.  Left is South Lanarkshire, while right is East Ayrshire.
Grange Muir, looking to the northern slopes of Wedder Hill
Just on the county boundary here. Left is South Lanarkshire, while right is East Ayrshire.
Cairn on the side of Little Wedder Hill
Cairn on the side of Little Wedder Hill
Hart Hill
Hart Hill
The Whitehaugh Burn
The Whitehaugh Burn
Looking west to Wedder Hill And walking through boggy, tussocky moorland.  Sheer purgatory!
Looking west to Wedder Hill
And walking through boggy, tussocky moorland. Sheer purgatory!
Butt above the Whitehaugh Burn Cairn Table in the distance.
Butt above the Whitehaugh Burn
Cairn Table in the distance.
Crags on Craigs Hill Quite unexpected in this rolling, tussocky terrain.  Strangely, these are marked on the 50,000 OS mapping, but not on the 25,000.
Crags on Craigs Hill
Quite unexpected in this rolling, tussocky terrain. Strangely, these are marked on the 50,000 OS mapping, but not on the 25,000.
Small cairn on the SE slopes of Wedder Hill There are lots of cairns on Wedder Hill and nearby Blacksidend.  This is one of the smaller ones.
Small cairn on the SE slopes of Wedder Hill
There are lots of cairns on Wedder Hill and nearby Blacksidend. This is one of the smaller ones.
The massive cairn on Wedder Hill The Darvel TV transmitter can be seen in the distance to the left of the cairn.
The massive cairn on Wedder Hill
The Darvel TV transmitter can be seen in the distance to the left of the cairn.
Tributary of the Burn O' Need
Tributary of the Burn O' Need
Wood Burn south of Craigs Hill
Wood Burn south of Craigs Hill
Grouse Butts on southern slopes of Craigs Hill
Grouse Butts on southern slopes of Craigs Hill
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Craigs Hill is located at Grid Ref: NS6030 (Lat: 55.546877, Lng: -4.2142869)

Unitary Authority: East Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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Located within 500m of 55.546877,-4.2142869
Craigs Hill
Corbett: no
Graham: no
Munro: no
Natural: peak
Source: OS7
Lat/Long: 55.5465549/-4.2130964
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