Coxet Hill

Hill, Mountain in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Coxet Hill

M80 merges with M9 (end of M80) The M80 joins Glasgow to Stirling. It runs 25 miles from Glasgow to Bannockburn.
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Coxet Hill is a prominent hill located in the Stirlingshire region of central Scotland. It is situated approximately 1.5 kilometers southeast of the town of Dunipace and stands at an elevation of 285 meters (935 feet) above sea level.

The hill offers stunning panoramic views, making it a popular destination for hikers, walkers, and nature enthusiasts. Its commanding position allows visitors to take in the picturesque landscapes of the surrounding countryside, including the River Carron and the rolling hills of Stirlingshire.

Coxet Hill is characterized by its gently sloping terrain, covered in lush green vegetation and scattered with trees. It provides a tranquil setting, offering visitors an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside.

At the summit of Coxet Hill, there is a trig point, which serves as a marker for surveying purposes. This feature adds to the hill's appeal, attracting those with an interest in geodesy and cartography.

Access to Coxet Hill is relatively easy, with a network of footpaths and trails leading up to the summit. The hill is also well-connected to the nearby town of Dunipace, making it accessible to both locals and tourists alike.

Overall, Coxet Hill is a beautiful and accessible destination, offering breathtaking views and a peaceful escape into nature for those who visit.

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Coxet Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.100921/-3.947936 or Grid Reference NS7891. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

M80 merges with M9 (end of M80)

The M80 joins Glasgow to Stirling. It runs 25 miles from Glasgow to Bannockburn. Link

N Chadwick

Track giving access to Howlands and Swanswater Fisheries

Looking south-westward.

Peter Wood

M80 and M9 (at M9 Junction 9)

Elliott Simpson

Stubble, Chartershall

The new bridge over the M9 is in the background.

Richard Webb

The famous Bannock Burn

From New Line Road. The burn wriggles eastwards across the built up landscape for two miles before reaching the site of the battle in 1314.

Alan Reid

Pathway off Pike Road

Alan Reid

Burn, Cultenhove

A tributary of the Bannock Burn, downstream of the Swanswater Fishery. The fields are being grazed by cows with young calves.

Richard Webb

Inside Middlethird Wood

Mature conifer wood, probably due to be felled soon. The clearing is shown on the current orienteering map and is a bit easier to spot than most mapped clearings.

Richard Webb

Gateside

Formerly a farm.

Robert Murray

Chartershall, grazing

The south western outskirts of Stirling on the horizon.

Robert Murray

Road at Cultenhove

The dwellings on the right are called Elmbank.

Robert Murray

Growing barley at Cultenhove

A fine looking growth.

Robert Murray

Cultenhove, Swanswater Fishery

The Mill pond.

Robert Murray

Cultenhove, Swanswater Fishery

A view of the access road and sluice that feeds the eastern pond. The mill lade continues through a culvert to the site of the flour mill - of which photos can be seen Link

Robert Murray

Cultenhove

The road leading to Stirling.

Robert Murray

Cultenhove lade

This lade once supplied the water for the Cultenhove Flour Mill. It now feeds a fresh supply to two of the three fish ponds of Swanswater Trout Fishery.

Robert Murray

Cultenhove, Swanswater Fishery

The western (Meadow) pond of the Swanswater trout fishery.

Robert Murray

Cultenhove Dam

Also called the Swanswater it is a ten acre body of water fed by the Sauchie Burn and an overflow from a fish hatchery upstream at Howietown which in turn takes its water from the Loch Coulter Burn via an abstraction weir.

Robert Murray

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Coxet Hill is located at Grid Ref: NS7891 (Lat: 56.100921, Lng: -3.947936)

Unitary Authority: Stirling

Police Authority: Forth Valley