Bar Hill

Hill, Mountain in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Bar Hill

War memorial above Balmaclellan Balmaclellan&#039;s war memorial is on the north side of the A712 above the small settlement which is out of view. — War memorial above Balmaclellan Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Bar Hill is a prominent hill located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. It stands at an elevation of 260 meters (853 feet) above sea level and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is known for its distinctive conical shape and is a popular destination for hikers, walkers, and nature enthusiasts.

Bar Hill is covered in lush green vegetation, including grasses, heather, and wildflowers, making it a haven for wildlife. Visitors may spot various bird species, such as buzzards and kestrels, as well as rabbits, deer, and other small mammals.

The hill is easily accessible by foot, with well-maintained trails leading to the summit. At the top, there is a trig point and a cairn, where hikers can pause to take in the panoramic views of the rolling hills and valleys below.

Bar Hill is steeped in history, with archaeological evidence suggesting that it was once the site of a hillfort dating back to the Iron Age. Today, it remains a popular destination for outdoor recreation and a place of natural beauty in the Kirkcudbrightshire region.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.102744/-4.1207713 or Grid Reference NX6480. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

War memorial above Balmaclellan Balmaclellan&#039;s war memorial is on the north side of the A712 above the small settlement which is out of view.

War memorial above Balmaclellan

Balmaclellan's war memorial is on the north side of the A712 above the small settlement which is out of view.

Trevor Littlewood

Balmaclellan Church Many of these churches in small rural communities have monthly Sunday services. Balmaclellan’s turn is the first Sunday of each month.

Balmaclellan Church

Many of these churches in small rural communities have monthly Sunday services. Balmaclellan’s turn is the first Sunday of each month.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Balmaclellan Graveyard The gravestones show that this is a very old religious site with burials recorded in the early 18th century.

Balmaclellan Graveyard

The gravestones show that this is a very old religious site with burials recorded in the early 18th century.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Balmaclellan Graveyard view There can’t be many churches that enjoy such a wonderful view of the local countryside. Mulloch Hill is shown on the skyline.

Balmaclellan Graveyard view

There can’t be many churches that enjoy such a wonderful view of the local countryside. Mulloch Hill is shown on the skyline.

Mary and Angus Hogg

Dalarran Standing Stone The standing stone of Dalarran.

Dalarran Standing Stone

The standing stone of Dalarran.

Farmland near Garplefoot

Farmland near Garplefoot

Mulloch Hill Trig Point Flush Bracket S8315

Mulloch Hill Trig Point Flush Bracket S8315

Near Half Mark Grassland now greening up near Half Mark Bridge.

Near Half Mark

Grassland now greening up near Half Mark Bridge.

Half Mark Bridge

Half Mark Bridge

Sheep, Court Knowe

Sheep, Court Knowe

Moss Roddock Loch A very scenic loch just outside St John&#039;s Town of Dalry.

Moss Roddock Loch

A very scenic loch just outside St John's Town of Dalry.

Field with sheep above the Garple Burn Seen from the B7075 Bogue to New Galloway road.

Field with sheep above the Garple Burn

Seen from the B7075 Bogue to New Galloway road.

Bogue Farm Seen on the A702 New Galloway to Thornhill road.

Bogue Farm

Seen on the A702 New Galloway to Thornhill road.

Field near Bogue Seen from the A702 Dalry to Thornhill road.

Field near Bogue

Seen from the A702 Dalry to Thornhill road.

Lochinvar Burn, near Milnmark

Lochinvar Burn, near Milnmark

Bogue Toll Old tollhouse on the A 702 road from Thornhill to St John&#039;s Town of Dalry.

Bogue Toll

Old tollhouse on the A 702 road from Thornhill to St John's Town of Dalry.

Field of fodder crop near Bogue Seen from the A702 road from Thornhill to St John&#039;s Town of Dalry. The line of trees marks the valley of the Lochinvar Burn.

Field of fodder crop near Bogue

Seen from the A702 road from Thornhill to St John's Town of Dalry. The line of trees marks the valley of the Lochinvar Burn.

Milnmark Farm on the road to Lochinvar.

Milnmark

Farm on the road to Lochinvar.

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Bar Hill is located at Grid Ref: NX6480 (Lat: 55.102744, Lng: -4.1207713)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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