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Benfadyeon

Hill, Mountain in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Benfadyeon

Laghead from Largoes Moor Farm and cottages protected by woodland.
Laghead from Largoes Moor Credit: M J Richardson

Benfadyeon is a hill located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. It is part of the Galloway Hills range and is situated near the town of Gatehouse of Fleet. Benfadyeon stands at an elevation of approximately 581 meters (1,906 feet) above sea level.

The hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the rolling hills of Galloway and the Solway Firth. It is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, with several well-marked trails leading to the summit.

The terrain of Benfadyeon is rugged and rocky, with heather and grass covering the slopes. The hill is home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, birds of prey, and wildflowers.

Visitors to Benfadyeon can enjoy a challenging hike to the summit, where they can take in the breathtaking views and enjoy a sense of accomplishment. The hill is also a great spot for birdwatching and photography.

Overall, Benfadyeon is a picturesque and peaceful destination for those looking to explore the natural beauty of Kirkcudbrightshire.

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Benfadyeon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.918409/-4.1567038 or Grid Reference NX6160. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Laghead from Largoes Moor Farm and cottages protected by woodland.
Laghead from Largoes Moor
Farm and cottages protected by woodland.
A male cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) landing on a post The tail feathers are beautifully displayed in this photo taken from a hide.
A male cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) landing on a post
The tail feathers are beautifully displayed in this photo taken from a hide.
Laghead Cottage Originally a farm cottage, now a holiday cottage, at the head of the Laghead Burn valley.
Laghead Cottage
Originally a farm cottage, now a holiday cottage, at the head of the Laghead Burn valley.
Moorland near Laghead Bridge Rough grassland near Laghead.
Moorland near Laghead Bridge
Rough grassland near Laghead.
Moorland road Looking south towards Laghead and Gatehouse of Fleet.
Moorland road
Looking south towards Laghead and Gatehouse of Fleet.
Fell of Laghead From the minor road to Laurieston from Gatehouse of Fleet.
Fell of Laghead
From the minor road to Laurieston from Gatehouse of Fleet.
Moorland near the Fell of Laghead And the minor road from Gatehouse of Fleet to Laurieston.
Moorland near the Fell of Laghead
And the minor road from Gatehouse of Fleet to Laurieston.
Laghead Bridge On the Laurieston to Gatehouse of Fleet road. A path leaves here for Loch Whinyeon.
Laghead Bridge
On the Laurieston to Gatehouse of Fleet road. A path leaves here for Loch Whinyeon.
Stile, Laghead On the path to Loch Whinyeon.
Stile, Laghead
On the path to Loch Whinyeon.
Path to Loch Whinyeon Beside a lade, no longer in use. Water from the reservoir at Loch Whinyeon was delivered to the lade through a tunnel under the col between Benfadyeon and Craigtype.
Path to Loch Whinyeon
Beside a lade, no longer in use. Water from the reservoir at Loch Whinyeon was delivered to the lade through a tunnel under the col between Benfadyeon and Craigtype.
Lade and tunnel, Loch Whinyeon Water was once moved from Loch Whinyeon via a tunnel under the Benfadyeon / Craigtype col. Now the cutting at the west portal is a haven for plants out of reach of the sheep.
Lade and tunnel, Loch Whinyeon
Water was once moved from Loch Whinyeon via a tunnel under the Benfadyeon / Craigtype col. Now the cutting at the west portal is a haven for plants out of reach of the sheep.
Loch Whinyeon and path
Loch Whinyeon and path
Bengray View from the northwest.
Bengray
View from the northwest.
View to the sea from Benfadyon Over Gatehouse of Fleet to Wigton Bay.
View to the sea from Benfadyon
Over Gatehouse of Fleet to Wigton Bay.
Loch Whinyeon View from Benfadyeon towards the half forested Loch Hill above Grobdale.
Loch Whinyeon
View from Benfadyeon towards the half forested Loch Hill above Grobdale.
Summit, Benfadyon
Summit, Benfadyon
Loch Whinyeon View from Benfadyeon.
Loch Whinyeon
View from Benfadyeon.
Bengray View from Benfadyeon.
Bengray
View from Benfadyeon.
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Benfadyeon is located at Grid Ref: NX6160 (Lat: 54.918409, Lng: -4.1567038)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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