Hart Hill

Hill, Mountain in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Hart Hill

Fenceline from Hart Hill Looking towards Earl's Seat in the distance
Fenceline from Hart Hill Credit: Chris Upson

Hart Hill is a prominent hill located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is situated approximately 2 miles northwest of the town of Stirling, near the village of Cambusbarron. With an elevation of 133 meters (436 feet), it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is known for its scenic beauty and is a popular destination for hikers, walkers, and nature enthusiasts. It is easily accessible, with several footpaths leading to the summit. The climb is relatively gentle, making it suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

The hill is covered in lush green vegetation, with a mix of grass, heather, and scattered trees. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and occasionally deer. The diverse flora and fauna add to the charm and appeal of the area.

At the summit of Hart Hill, there is a trig point, which serves as a navigational marker and offers a perfect spot to rest and take in the stunning views. On a clear day, one can see the towering Ben Lomond to the west, the Ochil Hills to the east, and the beautiful cityscape of Stirling below.

Hart Hill holds historical significance as well, with remnants of an Iron Age hillfort located on its slopes. The hillfort offers an intriguing glimpse into the region's ancient past.

Overall, Hart Hill is a picturesque and accessible hill in Stirlingshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature, enjoy breathtaking views, and explore the area's rich history.

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Hart Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.016569/-4.2407467 or Grid Reference NS6082. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fenceline from Hart Hill Looking towards Earl's Seat in the distance
Fenceline from Hart Hill
Looking towards Earl's Seat in the distance
Almeel Burn, Campsie Fells
Almeel Burn, Campsie Fells
Remote top in the Campsies This 489m summit in the Campsie Fells must be one of the most rarely visited.
Remote top in the Campsies
This 489m summit in the Campsie Fells must be one of the most rarely visited.
Holehead Looking over the obscured Crow Road with the radar visible on the summit. The facing hillside has been planted with trees.
Holehead
Looking over the obscured Crow Road with the radar visible on the summit. The facing hillside has been planted with trees.
Southern slopes of Holehead Outer Black Hill, mostly grassy ground.
Southern slopes of Holehead
Outer Black Hill, mostly grassy ground.
Moorland, Outer Black Hill Southern slopes of Holehead. No longer grazed although a few sheep have found their way in.
Moorland, Outer Black Hill
Southern slopes of Holehead. No longer grazed although a few sheep have found their way in.
Outer Black Hill Southern slopes of Holehead.
Outer Black Hill
Southern slopes of Holehead.
Outer Black Hill Southern slopes of Holehead, now only grazed by a few stray sheep.
Outer Black Hill
Southern slopes of Holehead, now only grazed by a few stray sheep.
Sheep, Alvain Burn The southern slopes of Holehead are partly forested and no longer formally used for livestock grazing. This lot however have got in.
Sheep, Alvain Burn
The southern slopes of Holehead are partly forested and no longer formally used for livestock grazing. This lot however have got in.
Alvain Burn Above where it forms a gorge through the Campsie scarp. West of the burn is a big area of blanket bog while the east side is grassy and better drained.
Alvain Burn
Above where it forms a gorge through the Campsie scarp. West of the burn is a big area of blanket bog while the east side is grassy and better drained.
Inner Black Hill Campsie moorland.
Inner Black Hill
Campsie moorland.
Inner Black Hill Campsie moorland
Inner Black Hill
Campsie moorland
Above the Alvain Burn There are a few sheep about, but the land here is in the care of whatever the Forestry Commission is currently calling itself and partly planted with trees with livestock supposedly excluded.
Above the Alvain Burn
There are a few sheep about, but the land here is in the care of whatever the Forestry Commission is currently calling itself and partly planted with trees with livestock supposedly excluded.
Bog on Hart Hill Much of Hart Hill is covered in deep peat with heather cover. There are scattered self seeded Sitka spruce trees.
Bog on Hart Hill
Much of Hart Hill is covered in deep peat with heather cover. There are scattered self seeded Sitka spruce trees.
Peat grough, Hart Hill Much of Hart Hill is covered in deep peat with heather cover.
Peat grough, Hart Hill
Much of Hart Hill is covered in deep peat with heather cover.
Heather on Hart Hill Much of Hart Hill is covered in deep peat with heather cover.
Heather on Hart Hill
Much of Hart Hill is covered in deep peat with heather cover.
Hart Hill Covered in heather and blanket peat bog.
Hart Hill
Covered in heather and blanket peat bog.
Bog west of Holehead Holehead is mostly grassy, but the western side is covered in deep dissected peat. Fortunately this visit was during a dry spell.
Bog west of Holehead
Holehead is mostly grassy, but the western side is covered in deep dissected peat. Fortunately this visit was during a dry spell.
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Hart Hill is located at Grid Ref: NS6082 (Lat: 56.016569, Lng: -4.2407467)

Unitary Authority: Stirling

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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Located within 500m of 56.016569,-4.2407467
Hart Hill
Corbett: no
Donald: no
Ele: 517
Graham: no
Munro: no
Natural: peak
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 56.0161612/-4.2450663
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