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Dunkessen

Hill, Mountain in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Dunkessen

Dungoil Clearfelled Dungoil, seen from the road across the north side of Lecket Hill
Dungoil Credit: Richard Webb

Dunkessen is a prominent hill located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of 401 meters (1316 feet), it is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is part of the Campsie Fells range and is situated near the village of Fintry.

Dunkessen is known for its rugged terrain, with steep slopes and rocky outcrops providing a challenging yet rewarding climb for visitors. The summit offers stunning vistas of the Campsie Fells, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, making it a prime spot for photography and observation.

The hill is accessible via several well-marked trails that wind through the surrounding countryside, offering hikers a variety of options for reaching the summit. Wildlife such as red deer, birds of prey, and wildflowers can often be spotted along the way, adding to the natural beauty of the area.

Overall, Dunkessen is a must-visit destination for those looking to experience the natural beauty and rugged landscapes of Stirlingshire.

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Dunkessen Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.043821/-4.2067143 or Grid Reference NS6285. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dungoil Clearfelled Dungoil, seen from the road across the north side of Lecket Hill
Dungoil
Clearfelled Dungoil, seen from the road across the north side of Lecket Hill
Fintry Youth Hostel by Endrick Water, Stirling North of the Campsie Fells, this was one of Scotland's earliest hostels, opening in 1935. It was popular with weekenders from Glasgow. The hostel closed in 1981 being by then structurally unsound, and was demolished. (Details from John Martin) Scanned from an Agfa colour slide, circa mid 1970s in August. It may not be 1975.
Fintry Youth Hostel by Endrick Water, Stirling
North of the Campsie Fells, this was one of Scotland's earliest hostels, opening in 1935. It was popular with weekenders from Glasgow. The hostel closed in 1981 being by then structurally unsound, and was demolished. (Details from John Martin) Scanned from an Agfa colour slide, circa mid 1970s in August. It may not be 1975.
Townhead Farm The Fintry Hills are behind.
Townhead Farm
The Fintry Hills are behind.
Double Craigs Impressive scarps on the southwest side of the Fintry Hills. Townhead Farm is on the right.
Double Craigs
Impressive scarps on the southwest side of the Fintry Hills. Townhead Farm is on the right.
Looking down the B822
Looking down the B822
Forestry road gate Giving access to the forestry around Dungoil (slopes rising on the left).
Forestry road gate
Giving access to the forestry around Dungoil (slopes rising on the left).
Forestry track With Dungoil in the distance.
Forestry track
With Dungoil in the distance.
Double Craigs Impressive scarps on the southwest side of the Fintry Hills.
Double Craigs
Impressive scarps on the southwest side of the Fintry Hills.
Dungoil A 424 metres summit in the Campsie Fells.
Dungoil
A 424 metres summit in the Campsie Fells.
Slopes below Dungoil The 424 metres high summit seen from about 315 metres.
Slopes below Dungoil
The 424 metres high summit seen from about 315 metres.
Hamlet in the Endrick Valley The settlement is located around the bridge carrying the B818 over the Endrick Water.
Hamlet in the Endrick Valley
The settlement is located around the bridge carrying the B818 over the Endrick Water.
Townhead Farm
Townhead Farm
Forestry, Dungoil Much of the plantation here has recently been clear felled and timber lorries were carrying away logs today. The forest was literally "taking the Crow Road".
Forestry, Dungoil
Much of the plantation here has recently been clear felled and timber lorries were carrying away logs today. The forest was literally "taking the Crow Road".
Woodland, Dumgoil col Much of the plantation has been clearfelled in recent years.
Woodland, Dumgoil col
Much of the plantation has been clearfelled in recent years.
B822, Crow Road The climb out of Fintry.
B822, Crow Road
The climb out of Fintry.
Fintry Kirk Photo taken circa 1990 (Fuji Velvia 35mm film)
Fintry Kirk
Photo taken circa 1990 (Fuji Velvia 35mm film)
Campsie Fells, animal shelter on Dungoil On the north eastern slopes with a view to Strathendrick.
Campsie Fells, animal shelter on Dungoil
On the north eastern slopes with a view to Strathendrick.
Dungoil, northern slopes
Dungoil, northern slopes
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Dunkessen is located at Grid Ref: NS6285 (Lat: 56.043821, Lng: -4.2067143)

Unitary Authority: Stirling

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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