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Bankben

Hill, Mountain in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Bankben

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 Credit: Walter Baxter

Bankben is a small hill located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. It is situated near the town of Gatehouse of Fleet and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is part of the Galloway Forest Park, which is known for its rugged terrain and diverse wildlife.

Bankben stands at an elevation of approximately 250 meters (820 feet) above sea level, making it a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The hill is covered in a mix of grasses, heather, and scrub vegetation, providing habitat for a variety of bird species and small mammals.

Visitors to Bankben can enjoy a leisurely walk to the summit, where they will be rewarded with panoramic views of the rolling hills and forests of Kirkcudbrightshire. On a clear day, it is possible to see all the way to the coast and even to the Isle of Man.

Overall, Bankben is a peaceful and picturesque spot that offers a taste of the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside. Whether you are looking for a challenging hike or simply a place to relax and enjoy the views, Bankben has something to offer for everyone.

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Bankben Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.929702/-4.1331148 or Grid Reference NX6361. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.
Moorland at Darngarroch Fenced-off from the road to Laurieston. Looking north to Clack Hill.
Moorland at Darngarroch
Fenced-off from the road to Laurieston. Looking north to Clack Hill.
Moorland at Darngarroch With the road to Laurieston, and forestry on Black Hill.
Moorland at Darngarroch
With the road to Laurieston, and forestry on Black Hill.
The road to Laurieston With Passing Place sign. Looking east towards extensive forestry on Black Hill.
The road to Laurieston
With Passing Place sign. Looking east towards extensive forestry on Black Hill.
Darngarroch Bridge Carrying the minor road to Laurieston over the Derrygown Burn. The woodland is the western edge of the Galloway Forest Park.
Darngarroch Bridge
Carrying the minor road to Laurieston over the Derrygown Burn. The woodland is the western edge of the Galloway Forest Park.
Ruined dyke, Darngarroch Beside the ruin, now surrounded by forest including diseased larch.
Ruined dyke, Darngarroch
Beside the ruin, now surrounded by forest including diseased larch.
View from Darngarroch From the edge of the Laurieston Forest towards Craig of Grobdale.
View from Darngarroch
From the edge of the Laurieston Forest towards Craig of Grobdale.
Woodland, Darngarroch Bridge Edge of Laurieston Forest.
Woodland, Darngarroch Bridge
Edge of Laurieston Forest.
View towards Airie Hill From the Gatehouse of Fleet to Laurieston road.
View towards Airie Hill
From the Gatehouse of Fleet to Laurieston road.
Sheep near Darngarroch Rough grazing, Grobdale.
Sheep near Darngarroch
Rough grazing, Grobdale.
Moorland near Darngarroch
Moorland near Darngarroch
Darngarroch Bridge
Darngarroch Bridge
Forestry Commission sign, Darngarroch Old style sign, now the name has changed to Forestry and Land Scotland and the signs are a brighter pair of greens.
Forestry Commission sign, Darngarroch
Old style sign, now the name has changed to Forestry and Land Scotland and the signs are a brighter pair of greens.
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.
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.
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Bankben is located at Grid Ref: NX6361 (Lat: 54.929702, Lng: -4.1331148)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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///boarded.ballooned.goals. Near Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway

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