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Barchain Hill

Hill, Mountain in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Barchain Hill

Road entrance, Doach Plantation
Road entrance, Doach Plantation Credit: Richard Webb

Barchain Hill is a prominent hill located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. It is part of the Galloway Hills range and stands at an elevation of 430 meters (1,411 feet) above sea level. The hill is characterized by its steep slopes, rocky outcrops, and heathery moorland, making it a popular destination for hillwalkers and hikers.

Barchain Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the Solway Firth and the rolling hills of Galloway. On a clear day, visitors can see as far as the Isle of Man and the Lake District in England.

The hill is home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, grouse, and birds of prey such as buzzards and kestrels. The heathery moorland provides a habitat for a diverse range of plant species, adding to the area's natural beauty.

Access to Barchain Hill is via a network of footpaths and trails, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the rugged landscape of Kirkcudbrightshire.

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Barchain Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.910968/-3.862134 or Grid Reference NX8058. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road entrance, Doach Plantation
Road entrance, Doach Plantation
B736, Doach
B736, Doach
Doach Burn
Doach Burn
Hardhills Cottage
Hardhills Cottage
Buittle Mains View across open farmland towards the farm. There is a radio mast on the hill in the distance.
Buittle Mains
View across open farmland towards the farm. There is a radio mast on the hill in the distance.
B736 at Doach
B736 at Doach
B736 at Doach Wood Cars are parked in the Forestry Commission Scotland car park.
B736 at Doach Wood
Cars are parked in the Forestry Commission Scotland car park.
Doach Wood The wood contains some of the tallest trees in south-west Scotland, growing up to 40 metres high.
Doach Wood
The wood contains some of the tallest trees in south-west Scotland, growing up to 40 metres high.
Tin-roofed building A shed of some kind.
Tin-roofed building
A shed of some kind.
Cheeky Red Squirrel Carved out of a tree trunk beside the forestry path.
Cheeky Red Squirrel
Carved out of a tree trunk beside the forestry path.
The edge of Doach Wood
The edge of Doach Wood
Sheep grazing beside the Doach Burn
Sheep grazing beside the Doach Burn
Tall trees, Doach Wood The wood contains some of the tallest trees in south-west Scotland, growing up to 40 metres high.
Tall trees, Doach Wood
The wood contains some of the tallest trees in south-west Scotland, growing up to 40 metres high.
Waterfall on a tributary of the Doach Burn
Waterfall on a tributary of the Doach Burn
Doach Plantation Good public footpath at Doach Plantation.
Doach Plantation
Good public footpath at Doach Plantation.
Doach Cottage Beside the A736, backed by the heavily forested Galgrie Hill.
Doach Cottage
Beside the A736, backed by the heavily forested Galgrie Hill.
Tall trees in Doach Plantation The lower part of the plantation is given over to Douglas Fir.
Tall trees in Doach Plantation
The lower part of the plantation is given over to Douglas Fir.
"There is no such thing as the Dog Poo Fairy" Notice at the beginning of the forest walk in Doagh Plantation.
"There is no such thing as the Dog Poo Fairy"
Notice at the beginning of the forest walk in Doagh Plantation.
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Barchain Hill is located at Grid Ref: NX8058 (Lat: 54.910968, Lng: -3.862134)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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