Bennan

Hill, Mountain in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Bennan

The Southern Upland Way near Blackmark Plantation — The Southern Upland Way near Blackmark Plantation Credit: Dave Kelly

Bennan is a prominent hill located in the Kirkcudbrightshire region of Scotland. Standing at an elevation of 288 meters (945 feet), Bennan offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, with a well-defined trail leading to the summit.

Bennan is characterized by its rugged terrain, rocky outcrops, and heather-covered slopes. The hill is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including red deer, birds of prey, and various species of plants and flowers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Bennan is also steeped in history, with archaeological sites dating back to ancient times. Visitors can explore the remnants of ancient settlements, burial cairns, and other historical landmarks scattered throughout the hill.

Overall, Bennan offers a unique and rewarding hiking experience for those looking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and history of the Kirkcudbrightshire region. Its picturesque views, diverse wildlife, and rich history make it a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

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Bennan Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.190468/-4.1062333 or Grid Reference NX6690. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Southern Upland Way near Blackmark Plantation

The Southern Upland Way near Blackmark Plantation

Southern Upland Way by Culmark Farm

Southern Upland Way by Culmark Farm

Lochan near Stroanfreggan Burn (south end)

Lochan near Stroanfreggan Burn (south end)

Lochan near Stroanfreggan Burn (north end)

Lochan near Stroanfreggan Burn (north end)

Carroch Lane The term &quot;lane&quot; is often synonymous with &quot;burn&quot; in this part of Scotland.

Carroch Lane

The term "lane" is often synonymous with "burn" in this part of Scotland.

Cows on the road, near Fingland

Cows on the road, near Fingland

Carroch A remote farm, seen from the B729 Kendoon to Moniaive road. Carroch Fell <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NX6792">NX6792</a> in the distance.

Carroch

A remote farm, seen from the B729 Kendoon to Moniaive road. Carroch Fell NX6792 in the distance.

Moorland near Stroanfreggan A young conifer plantation has been established in the walled paddock.

Moorland near Stroanfreggan

A young conifer plantation has been established in the walled paddock.

Moorland road near Fingland The improved land in the right middle distance is round Fingland Farm <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NX6690">NX6690</a>.

Moorland road near Fingland

The improved land in the right middle distance is round Fingland Farm NX6690.

Carroch A remote farm, seen from the B729 Kendoon to Moniaive road. Carroch Fell <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NX6792">NX6792</a> in the distance.

Carroch

A remote farm, seen from the B729 Kendoon to Moniaive road. Carroch Fell NX6792 in the distance.

The Culmark Hare A hare sits on the Southern Upland Way just north of Culmark

The Culmark Hare

A hare sits on the Southern Upland Way just north of Culmark

Ruined wall and fence line near Culmark The hill is Marscalloch Hill 381m in NX6192

Ruined wall and fence line near Culmark

The hill is Marscalloch Hill 381m in NX6192

Looking south towards Culmark Picture taken from the Southern Upland Way.

Looking south towards Culmark

Picture taken from the Southern Upland Way.

Southern Upland Way near Culmark Looking north towards the steep eastern shoulder of Beninner Gairy NX6097

Southern Upland Way near Culmark

Looking north towards the steep eastern shoulder of Beninner Gairy NX6097

Dead tree at Culmark This tree is a feature of the isolated farm, passed by the Southern Upland Way.

Dead tree at Culmark

This tree is a feature of the isolated farm, passed by the Southern Upland Way.

Loch on the B729 near Blackmark

Loch on the B729 near Blackmark

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Rough grazing, Fingland Lane A chunk of the rapidly diminishing area of infertile, waterlogged Galloway rough grazing.

Rough grazing, Fingland Lane

A chunk of the rapidly diminishing area of infertile, waterlogged Galloway rough grazing.

Tussocks Typical acid rough grazing in Galloway but a disappearing landscape as conifer plantations are expanding again.

Tussocks

Typical acid rough grazing in Galloway but a disappearing landscape as conifer plantations are expanding again.

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Bennan is located at Grid Ref: NX6690 (Lat: 55.190468, Lng: -4.1062333)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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Located within 500m of 55.190468,-4.1062333

Bennan

Ele: 362.1

Natural: peak

Note: OS7: 1188 feet

Source: OS7

Lat/Long: 55.1911463/-4.1063762

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.18607/-4.1057681

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.186321/-4.1048196

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.1865697/-4.103889

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.1868365/-4.1028799

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.1871082/-4.1018602

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.1873726/-4.1008468

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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