Carmeiloch Hill

Hill, Mountain in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Carmeiloch Hill

Carmeiloch Hill is a prominent hill located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. With an elevation of approximately 311 meters (1,020 feet), it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Situated near the village of Thornhill, the hill is easily accessible to both locals and tourists.

The terrain of Carmeiloch Hill is predominantly covered by heather and grass, making it a popular spot for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The hill is known for its diverse flora and fauna, which includes a variety of bird species, such as buzzards and kestrels. It is also home to several species of wildflowers, adding to its natural beauty.

At the summit of Carmeiloch Hill, visitors are rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Campsie Fells and the Trossachs National Park. On a clear day, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of the majestic Loch Lomond in the distance.

The hill is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained walking trails, providing options for both leisurely strolls and more challenging hikes. The paths are clearly marked, ensuring that visitors can navigate their way easily. Along the way, there are benches and picnic spots, allowing hikers to take a break and enjoy the stunning vistas.

Whether it is for a leisurely walk, a challenging hike, or simply to marvel at the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside, Carmeiloch Hill in Stirlingshire offers a delightful experience for all who visit.

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Carmeiloch Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.10086/-4.0166061 or Grid Reference NS7491. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shielbrae House

Alan Reid

Boundary wall and forestry at Mickle Indernade

A couple of cuckoos were calling from the plantation. It's possible to go between the forest and the open moorland here via the hole in the wall near the left of the photo.

Alan O'Dowd

Footbridge over the West Burn in Garshellach Forest

Various paths and tracks exist within Garshellach Forest which offer a variety of walks.

Alan O'Dowd

West Burn in Garshellach Forest

A view from the footbridge over this small burn in the Garshellach Forest, which drains into the River Forth via the Touch Burn (pronounced 'tooch', with the ch sound as in 'loch').

Alan O'Dowd

Heather and Scots pines at Slack of Ballangair

The large-scale map attaches the name Slack of Ballangair to this area, where the West Burn flows through quite a deep ravine. The first part of the name probably derives from the Gaelic word slochd, meaning 'pit' or 'hollow'.

Alan O'Dowd

Bracken and moorland on the Touch Hills

The Touch Hills (pronounced 'tooch', with the 'ch' as in 'loch') are an expanse of moorland containing lots of lumpy, bumpy ground that doesn't give the easiest of walking, but there are good view over Stirling towards the Ochil Hills.

Alan O'Dowd

One of the Touch Reservoirs

The smallest and easternmost of the Touch Reservoirs is just visible on the left-hand side of the photograph, lying below its slightly larger neighbour. Touch is pronounced 'tooch', with the 'ch' as in 'loch'.

Alan O'Dowd

Outcrops on the Touch Hills

Touch is pronounced 'tooch', with the 'ch' as in 'loch, although the hills are really just an expanse of lumpy moorland with small rock outcrops. A partial rainbow is visible in the distance.

Alan O'Dowd

Eastern reservoir, Touch Hills

This is the smallest and further east of the three Touch Reservoirs. Touch is pronounced 'tooch', with the 'ch' as in 'loch'.

Alan O'Dowd

Rough ground on the Touch Hills

Touch is pronounced 'tooch', with the 'ch' as in 'loch'.

Alan O'Dowd

Murrayshall Farm

The carse beyond is fogbound.

Richard Webb

Freshly cut grass, Castlehill

Richard Webb

Houses north of North Third Reservoir

The house on the left, with the pyramidally roofed tower, is the former reservoir pump house (built 1931), a B-listed building: Link

Alan O'Dowd

Sauchie Craig

This square is mostly forest. Within the forest is a line of crags, probably dolerite. Mostly hidden at this end they can just be seen through the trees.

Richard Webb

Wild mountain thyme

Wild flowers growing on a basalt outcrop just off the water board track. This area is made of lava flows giving a stepped or "trap" appearance to the landscape. Basalt weathers into a mineral rich soil, and basalt hills are often well vegetated.

Richard Webb