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Kenick Hill

Hill, Mountain in Kirkcudbrightshire

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Kenick Hill

Forestry near Lochenbreck Sitka Spruce in Laurieston Forest.
Forestry near Lochenbreck Credit: M J Richardson

Kenick Hill is a prominent hill located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of 266 meters (873 feet), it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and coastline. The hill is part of the Kenick Estate, which is known for its rolling green fields, woodlands, and diverse wildlife.

Kenick Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of walking and hiking trails for visitors to explore. The hill is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including red deer, roe deer, and a wide array of birdlife.

At the summit of Kenick Hill, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the Solway Firth and the Galloway Hills in the distance. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the Isle of Man and the Lake District in England.

Overall, Kenick Hill is a picturesque and tranquil spot that provides a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Kenick Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.970228/-4.1002022 or Grid Reference NX6565. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Forestry near Lochenbreck Sitka Spruce in Laurieston Forest.
Forestry near Lochenbreck
Sitka Spruce in Laurieston Forest.
Laurieston Forest Sitka Spruce and roadside bracken.
Laurieston Forest
Sitka Spruce and roadside bracken.
Communication mast in Laurieston Forest Just off the minor road from Gatehouse of Fleet to Laurieston.
Communication mast in Laurieston Forest
Just off the minor road from Gatehouse of Fleet to Laurieston.
Lochenbreck Cottage And the road to Laurieston.
Lochenbreck Cottage
And the road to Laurieston.
Ramerish Holiday Cottage Adjacent to Lochenbreck Cottage, near Laurieston.
Ramerish Holiday Cottage
Adjacent to Lochenbreck Cottage, near Laurieston.
Laurieston Forest The road to Laurieston, in the valley of Kenick Burn.
Laurieston Forest
The road to Laurieston, in the valley of Kenick Burn.
Kenick Woods Dense mixed woodland in Galloway Forest Park.
Kenick Woods
Dense mixed woodland in Galloway Forest Park.
Kennick Burn car park A small car park and picnic site in Laurieston Forest.
Kennick Burn car park
A small car park and picnic site in Laurieston Forest.
Kennick Burn car park A small car park and picnic site in Laurieston Forest.
Kennick Burn car park
A small car park and picnic site in Laurieston Forest.
Kennick Burn car park sign A small car park and picnic site in Laurieston Forest, although local features - burn, wood and hill - are all spelt 'Kenick' on the OS maps.
Kennick Burn car park sign
A small car park and picnic site in Laurieston Forest, although local features - burn, wood and hill - are all spelt 'Kenick' on the OS maps.
Kenick Burn Looking upstream from the footbridge at the car park.
Kenick Burn
Looking upstream from the footbridge at the car park.
Footbridge across Kenick Burn Leading into Kenick Wood, part of Galloway Forest Park.
Footbridge across Kenick Burn
Leading into Kenick Wood, part of Galloway Forest Park.
Beech lined road, Laurieston Forest A contrast to the conifers on either side further in. The 1980 JK (year's biggest orienteering event) was held here and I remember it being particularly tough as well as the brief relief passing through this strip of beeches. Sitka plantations rarely give an enjoyable run.
Beech lined road, Laurieston Forest
A contrast to the conifers on either side further in. The 1980 JK (year's biggest orienteering event) was held here and I remember it being particularly tough as well as the brief relief passing through this strip of beeches. Sitka plantations rarely give an enjoyable run.
Woodhall Loch and Laurieston Forest
Woodhall Loch and Laurieston Forest
Craigcroft Wood This part of Laurieston Forest has had its conifers harvested but not replanted and has been left to the birches.
Craigcroft Wood
This part of Laurieston Forest has had its conifers harvested but not replanted and has been left to the birches.
Laurieston Forest
Laurieston Forest
Laurieston to Gatehouse of Fleet road Passing through Laurieston Forest.
Laurieston to Gatehouse of Fleet road
Passing through Laurieston Forest.
Laurieston Forest Memories of the 1980 JK for the orienteers. Then a couple of thousand of us "ran" through thick Sitka over complex contours. The Jan Kjellstrom Memorial Event is the biggest annual orienteering event in Britain and the event here in 1980 could well have been the biggest mass participation sports event of the year - this was before the London Marathon. There was another individual race the day before in Dalbeattie Forest and on Easter Monday there was a relay at Mabie. I remember finding the Laurieston day utterly brutal.
Laurieston Forest
Memories of the 1980 JK for the orienteers. Then a couple of thousand of us "ran" through thick Sitka over complex contours. The Jan Kjellstrom Memorial Event is the biggest annual orienteering event in Britain and the event here in 1980 could well have been the biggest mass participation sports event of the year - this was before the London Marathon. There was another individual race the day before in Dalbeattie Forest and on Easter Monday there was a relay at Mabie. I remember finding the Laurieston day utterly brutal.
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Kenick Hill is located at Grid Ref: NX6565 (Lat: 54.970228, Lng: -4.1002022)

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