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Benneeve

Hill, Mountain in Kirkcudbrightshire

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Benneeve

Fell Hill
Fell Hill Credit: Richard Webb

Benneeve is a prominent hill located in Kirkcudbrightshire, a historic county in the southwest of Scotland. Rising to an elevation of approximately 485 meters (1,591 feet), it dominates the surrounding landscape and offers impressive panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Situated in the Galloway Hills, Benneeve is renowned for its rugged and picturesque terrain. The hill is characterized by steep slopes, rocky outcrops, and heather-clad moorland, creating a diverse and captivating natural environment. Its distinct shape and prominent position make it easily recognizable from various vantage points across the region.

Benneeve is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, attracting hikers, mountaineers, and nature lovers. Several well-defined paths and trails traverse the hill, providing opportunities for exploration and adventure. The ascent can be challenging in places, particularly on the steeper sections, but the rewards are plentiful for those who reach the summit.

The hill is home to an array of flora and fauna, with diverse plant life and wildlife thriving in its varied habitats. Walkers may encounter species such as red grouse, mountain hares, and golden eagles, adding to the allure of the area.

Overall, Benneeve in Kirkcudbrightshire offers a captivating natural escape, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty and tranquility of the Scottish countryside while enjoying breathtaking views and a sense of adventure.

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Benneeve Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.12809/-4.0143697 or Grid Reference NX7183. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fell Hill
Fell Hill
The ruins of Laggan Lodge, Halfmark Forest. This ruined property is almost hidden by large beech trees, and sits in an idyllic location at the east end of Loch Howie.
The ruins of Laggan Lodge, Halfmark Forest.
This ruined property is almost hidden by large beech trees, and sits in an idyllic location at the east end of Loch Howie.
Loch Skae, Halfmark Forest.
Loch Skae, Halfmark Forest.
Trig Point on Knocknan (Blackcraig Hill) Knocknan is not shown on OS 1:50,000 maps, it is listed as Blackcraig Hill.
Trig Point on Knocknan (Blackcraig Hill)
Knocknan is not shown on OS 1:50,000 maps, it is listed as Blackcraig Hill.
Forest Cairn. A beautifully built stone cairn situated within Corriedoo Forest on the north side of Blackcraig Hill.
Forest Cairn.
A beautifully built stone cairn situated within Corriedoo Forest on the north side of Blackcraig Hill.
Track Junction, Halfmark Forest. Picture taken early in the morning after a wet night.
Track Junction, Halfmark Forest.
Picture taken early in the morning after a wet night.
Trig pillar S7985 - Knocknan or Blackcraig Hill Flush bracket faces 334°, NNW. The pillar was completed on 29th April 1954 costing £42.1s.6d. In 1954 this marker was computed for triangulation as secondary station NX99/18 in the Dumfries secondary block. The flush bracket was levelled for height also in 1954. The trig point was last maintained by the OS in May 1988. This photo was taken from over 20m away from the pillar due to the very steep gradient of the highest slope.
Trig pillar S7985 - Knocknan or Blackcraig Hill
Flush bracket faces 334°, NNW. The pillar was completed on 29th April 1954 costing £42.1s.6d. In 1954 this marker was computed for triangulation as secondary station NX99/18 in the Dumfries secondary block. The flush bracket was levelled for height also in 1954. The trig point was last maintained by the OS in May 1988. This photo was taken from over 20m away from the pillar due to the very steep gradient of the highest slope.
Knocknan or Blackcraig Hill Although mapped as Blackcraig Hill on the 1:50K OS map Landranger 77, the summit rock is indicated as Knocknan on the 1:25K map. The summit is clear of trees, but the views to the northwest are restricted by the growing conifers. The summit is marked by OS trig pillar S7985.
Knocknan or Blackcraig Hill
Although mapped as Blackcraig Hill on the 1:50K OS map Landranger 77, the summit rock is indicated as Knocknan on the 1:25K map. The summit is clear of trees, but the views to the northwest are restricted by the growing conifers. The summit is marked by OS trig pillar S7985.
Trig Pillar S7752, The Fell. Open grazing top. The pillar in good condition. The flush bracket faces 70°, ENE. All four sight holes are open and the internal pillar bolt is easily viewed through them. The pillar was completed on 24th October 1953 costing £41.14s.0d. In 1954 this marker was computed for triangulation as tertiary station NX99/T30 in the Dumfries secondary block. The flush bracket was levelled for height also in 1954. This trig point was last maintained by the OS in June 1988. Unfortunately the cloud was down so no views.
Trig Pillar S7752, The Fell.
Open grazing top. The pillar in good condition. The flush bracket faces 70°, ENE. All four sight holes are open and the internal pillar bolt is easily viewed through them. The pillar was completed on 24th October 1953 costing £41.14s.0d. In 1954 this marker was computed for triangulation as tertiary station NX99/T30 in the Dumfries secondary block. The flush bracket was levelled for height also in 1954. This trig point was last maintained by the OS in June 1988. Unfortunately the cloud was down so no views.
The Pillar Bolt. Officially known as the "upper centre mark", there is a bolt with a central point inside every OS triangulation pillar. When the pillars were in use, a surveyor would suspend a plumb bob from an instrument on top of the pillar. The point of the plumb bob was then aligned with the point of the internal bolt both axis. Once the alignment was confirmed using the sight holes, the exact position of the pillar was determined. The end product was a precision reference point for the surveys from which OS maps are produced.
The Pillar Bolt.
Officially known as the "upper centre mark", there is a bolt with a central point inside every OS triangulation pillar. When the pillars were in use, a surveyor would suspend a plumb bob from an instrument on top of the pillar. The point of the plumb bob was then aligned with the point of the internal bolt both axis. Once the alignment was confirmed using the sight holes, the exact position of the pillar was determined. The end product was a precision reference point for the surveys from which OS maps are produced.
Laggan Lodge, Halfmark Forest.
Laggan Lodge, Halfmark Forest.
Loch Howie from the ruins of Laggan Lodge. This arched window is situated in a bow fronted room at the north gable of the ruins of Laggan Lodge.
Loch Howie from the ruins of Laggan Lodge.
This arched window is situated in a bow fronted room at the north gable of the ruins of Laggan Lodge.
Ruined dyke and fence line north of Benneeve in Halfmark Forest Picture taken from the terminal point of a forest road not shown on 1:50,000 O.S. maps.
Ruined dyke and fence line north of Benneeve in Halfmark Forest
Picture taken from the terminal point of a forest road not shown on 1:50,000 O.S. maps.
An icy Loch Skae. Recent felling of timber has opened up the view again of this pleasant hill loch. The distant trees are on the western flank of Stroan Hill.
An icy Loch Skae.
Recent felling of timber has opened up the view again of this pleasant hill loch. The distant trees are on the western flank of Stroan Hill.
Ruined sheepfold north of Laggan Lodge, Halfmark Forest Once a prominent feature of the Galloway landscape, many sheepfolds such as this are now hidden under a blanket of forest.
Ruined sheepfold north of Laggan Lodge, Halfmark Forest
Once a prominent feature of the Galloway landscape, many sheepfolds such as this are now hidden under a blanket of forest.
Frozen Loch Howie This image was taken standing on the ice at the NE edge of the loch.
Frozen Loch Howie
This image was taken standing on the ice at the NE edge of the loch.
Snow covers the ruins of Laggan Lodge
Snow covers the ruins of Laggan Lodge
Frozen Loch Skae Compare with other image taken from the jetty <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1663516" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1663516">Link</a>.
Frozen Loch Skae
Compare with other image taken from the jetty Link.
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Benneeve is located at Grid Ref: NX7183 (Lat: 55.12809, Lng: -4.0143697)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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Benneeve
Ele: 358
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 55.1279611/-4.014207
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