Bar Hill

Hill, Mountain in Dunbartonshire

Scotland

Bar Hill

Mowing grass Cutting grass for winter fodder, a view over the football park at Queenzieburn.
Mowing grass Credit: Richard Webb

Bar Hill, located in Dunbartonshire, Scotland, is a prominent hill/mountain in the region. Standing at an elevation of approximately 455 meters (1493 feet), it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The hill is part of the Campsie Fells range and is often referred to as "Bar Hill of Campsie."

Bar Hill is composed primarily of sedimentary rocks, including sandstone and shale, which have been shaped by years of weathering and erosion. Its distinct shape and rugged terrain make it a popular destination for hikers, mountaineers, and nature enthusiasts.

The hill boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, with heather, grasses, and moss covering its slopes. It is home to various bird species, such as buzzards, kestrels, and peregrine falcons. The surrounding area is inhabited by small mammals like rabbits, foxes, and badgers.

There are several well-marked trails and paths leading to the summit of Bar Hill, providing both challenging and enjoyable hikes for visitors. The most frequently used route begins at the nearby village of Strathblane, where walkers can follow a well-maintained path through the picturesque countryside, passing through forests and open moorland.

At the summit, one can marvel at the breathtaking views of the Campsie Fells, the surrounding lowlands, and even as far as the city of Glasgow in the distance. On clear days, the Isle of Arran and the Highland mountains can also be seen.

Bar Hill, Dunbartonshire, offers a rewarding outdoor experience, combining natural beauty, wildlife, and stunning vistas, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Bar Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.960601/-4.069398 or Grid Reference NS7076. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mowing grass Cutting grass for winter fodder, a view over the football park at Queenzieburn.
Mowing grass
Cutting grass for winter fodder, a view over the football park at Queenzieburn.
The Beacon Still derelict, a former public house.
The Beacon
Still derelict, a former public house.
Dutch barn, Shirva The zinc has run out and the tin sheeting barn is now rusting.
Dutch barn, Shirva
The zinc has run out and the tin sheeting barn is now rusting.
Wetland pasture Flat and damp low lying ground along the River Kelvin.
Wetland pasture
Flat and damp low lying ground along the River Kelvin.
Twechar Bridge over the Forth and Clyde Canal Quoting from the guide to the Millennium Link "Here, a single-leaf bascule bridge has been refurbished and was recommissioned in January 2001. The work involved replacing the mechanical and electrical operating equipment, replacing the bridge structure and reinstating the control system. The control building has been rebuilt and the area around the bridge site landscaped."
Twechar Bridge over the Forth and Clyde Canal
Quoting from the guide to the Millennium Link "Here, a single-leaf bascule bridge has been refurbished and was recommissioned in January 2001. The work involved replacing the mechanical and electrical operating equipment, replacing the bridge structure and reinstating the control system. The control building has been rebuilt and the area around the bridge site landscaped."
Forth and Clyde Canal, Towpath and Road (B8023) Approaching Twechar.
Forth and Clyde Canal, Towpath and Road (B8023)
Approaching Twechar.
Entrance to Heritage Path The small rectangular sign reads;
"Heritage Path
River Kelvin Walkway
The walkway follows an old mineral
railway which formed part of an extensive
system of lines that connected the
Twechar pits, Dumbreck pit, Kilsyth,
Auchinstarry quarry and several gravel pits.
Small railway engines called pugs hauled
trains of tubs containing coal, ironstone,
mine waste, quarry stone, coke and gravel.
Built in stages from the 1860's it was used
until the 1960's."
Entrance to Heritage Path
The small rectangular sign reads; "Heritage Path River Kelvin Walkway The walkway follows an old mineral railway which formed part of an extensive system of lines that connected the Twechar pits, Dumbreck pit, Kilsyth, Auchinstarry quarry and several gravel pits. Small railway engines called pugs hauled trains of tubs containing coal, ironstone, mine waste, quarry stone, coke and gravel. Built in stages from the 1860's it was used until the 1960's."
The Beacon Derelict pub, Queenzieburn.
The Beacon
Derelict pub, Queenzieburn.
Bus stop, Queenzieburn A bus stop on Kilsyth Road.
Bus stop, Queenzieburn
A bus stop on Kilsyth Road.
Ruined steading A stone building at Shirva.
Ruined steading
A stone building at Shirva.
Baling silage Round bale silage production. The grass is not dried and baled green, then it is sealed in a polythene bag to ferment.
Baling silage
Round bale silage production. The grass is not dried and baled green, then it is sealed in a polythene bag to ferment.
Forth and Clyde Canal
Forth and Clyde Canal
Forth and Clyde Canal Water lilies and the bank-side vegetation make this part of the canal, near Twechar, very attractive at this time of year (August).
Forth and Clyde Canal
Water lilies and the bank-side vegetation make this part of the canal, near Twechar, very attractive at this time of year (August).
Forth and Clyde Canal Looking towards Twechar.
Forth and Clyde Canal
Looking towards Twechar.
Auchinstarry Totem Pole
Auchinstarry Totem Pole
White House Building, Main Street (July 2011) This old building has recently been redeveloped.

It spent a few years looking like this <a title="www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1719580" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1719580">Link</a>
White House Building, Main Street (July 2011)
This old building has recently been redeveloped. It spent a few years looking like this Link
Kilsyth Police Office Kilsyth's new police office.
The old one is currently up for sale.
Kilsyth Police Office
Kilsyth's new police office. The old one is currently up for sale.
West Board Farm The mist is above the River Kelvin, with the Kilsyth Hills in the distance. Viewed from an Edinburgh bound train, just west of Croy station.
West Board Farm
The mist is above the River Kelvin, with the Kilsyth Hills in the distance. Viewed from an Edinburgh bound train, just west of Croy station.
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Bar Hill is located at Grid Ref: NS7076 (Lat: 55.960601, Lng: -4.069398)

Unitary Authority: East Dunbartonshire

Police Authority: Greater Glasgow

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Corbett: no
Donald: no
Ele: 170
Graham: no
Munro: no
Natural: peak
Note: height confirmed by gps and alti meter
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Bar Hill
Ele: 161
Natural: peak
Note: height confirmed by gps
Wikidata: Q24656404
Lat/Long: 55.9590747/-4.0719686
Tourism: viewpoint
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Old Ironstone Mine
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Old Ironstone Mine
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Old Ironstone Mine
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Old Ironstone Mine
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Old Ironstone Mine
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Lat/Long: 55.960905/-4.0667443
Old Ironstone Mine
Historic: mine
Lat/Long: 55.9596798/-4.0645127
Old Ironstone Mine
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Lat/Long: 55.9641839/-4.0680961
Old Ironstone Mine
Historic: mine
Lat/Long: 55.9573855/-4.0747695
Old Ironstone Mine
Historic: mine
Lat/Long: 55.9600285/-4.0747533
Bar Hill Fort Bathhouse
Historic: archaeological_site
Historic Civilization: ancient_roman
Lat/Long: 55.9591362/-4.0725576
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