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Bennan Hill

Hill, Mountain in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Bennan Hill

Raiders' Road Forest road open to public use. There is a £3 parking charge. The road here is not shown by the Ordnance Survey on the 1:25,000 map so is possibly new.
Raiders' Road Credit: Richard Webb

Bennan Hill is a prominent hill located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. It is situated near the village of Carsphairn and stands at an elevation of 1,616 feet (493 meters) above sea level. The hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Bennan Hill is known for its rugged terrain, with steep slopes and rocky outcrops that provide a challenging but rewarding hiking experience. The hill is covered in a mixture of grasses, heather, and bracken, creating a picturesque landscape that changes with the seasons.

At the summit of Bennan Hill, hikers are rewarded with breathtaking views of the Galloway Forest Park, the Solway Firth, and even the Isle of Man on a clear day. The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, birds of prey, and rare plant species.

Overall, Bennan Hill is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers looking to experience the natural beauty of Kirkcudbrightshire.

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Bennan Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.028422/-4.1155286 or Grid Reference NX6472. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Raiders' Road Forest road open to public use. There is a £3 parking charge. The road here is not shown by the Ordnance Survey on the 1:25,000 map so is possibly new.
Raiders' Road
Forest road open to public use. There is a £3 parking charge. The road here is not shown by the Ordnance Survey on the 1:25,000 map so is possibly new.
Young trees, Airds Hill Birch on the site of harvested conifers.
Young trees, Airds Hill
Birch on the site of harvested conifers.
Cadger's Loop The edge of Loch Ken viewed on a frosty December morning.
Cadger's Loop
The edge of Loch Ken viewed on a frosty December morning.
Old milestone This milestone is in a rough lay-by with a grate, on the west side of the A762. There is a view of Loch Ken across the road from the milestone. 2 miles to New Galloway Station. It had not been spotted on earlier rides along this road.
Old milestone
This milestone is in a rough lay-by with a grate, on the west side of the A762. There is a view of Loch Ken across the road from the milestone. 2 miles to New Galloway Station. It had not been spotted on earlier rides along this road.
Old milestone This shows the edge of the lay-by and also how much the milestone is leaning.
Old milestone
This shows the edge of the lay-by and also how much the milestone is leaning.
Old milestone From the legends on each face this milestone must have originally stood on the opposite side of the road near to Bennan Cottage. Now it is set with its right face to the road and the back at right angles to the road.
Old milestone
From the legends on each face this milestone must have originally stood on the opposite side of the road near to Bennan Cottage. Now it is set with its right face to the road and the back at right angles to the road.
Old milestone Of the 4 milestones south from New Galloway giving the distance to New Galloway Station, this one has the clearest inscriptions, although unfortunately it is set at the wrong angle on the wrong side of the road.
Old milestone
Of the 4 milestones south from New Galloway giving the distance to New Galloway Station, this one has the clearest inscriptions, although unfortunately it is set at the wrong angle on the wrong side of the road.
Loch Ken Lochside Point and the Shirmers Wood take centre stage with some of the hills of Dumfries and Galloway in the distance.
Loch Ken
Lochside Point and the Shirmers Wood take centre stage with some of the hills of Dumfries and Galloway in the distance.
A713 towards New Galloway
A713 towards New Galloway
Ringbane Sailing Centre across Loch Ken taken from the A762 (safely parked and out of the car, in case that debate starts again)
Ringbane Sailing Centre across Loch Ken
taken from the A762 (safely parked and out of the car, in case that debate starts again)
Cadger's Loop, Loch Ken Hillock on the other side of Loch Ken is the Upper Tors
Cadger's Loop, Loch Ken
Hillock on the other side of Loch Ken is the Upper Tors
Loch Ken
Loch Ken
Shirmers Farm Viewed from the A713.
Shirmers Farm
Viewed from the A713.
Farm road The road to Ken Ervie Farm, taken near Shirmers Bridge.
Farm road
The road to Ken Ervie Farm, taken near Shirmers Bridge.
Livestock field
Livestock field
Gate near Mossdale Lock
Gate near Mossdale Lock
Lochside Point. A small promontory on the west shore of Loch Ken.
Lochside Point.
A small promontory on the west shore of Loch Ken.
Mossdale Village Sign. Entering Mossdale from the north this sign is on the east verge.
Mossdale Village Sign.
Entering Mossdale from the north this sign is on the east verge.
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Bennan Hill is located at Grid Ref: NX6472 (Lat: 55.028422, Lng: -4.1155286)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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Located within 500m of 55.028422,-4.1155286
Bennan Hill
Ele: 258
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 55.0283546/-4.1157363
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Lower Bennan viewpoint
Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 55.0273273/-4.1090745
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Upper Bennan Viewpoint
Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 55.0263101/-4.1121467
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.0311693/-4.1103474
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.0306286/-4.1096378
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.0301051/-4.1084694
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