Auchentaggart Hill

Hill, Mountain in Dumfriesshire

Scotland

Auchentaggart Hill

Benchmark at Ryehill Benchmark on the corner of a building at Ryehill. — Benchmark at Ryehill Credit: Rab McMurdo

Auchentaggart Hill is a prominent hill located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. With an elevation of approximately 557 meters (1827 feet), it stands as a significant landmark within the region. Situated in the Southern Uplands, it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is composed mainly of granite, giving it a rugged and distinctive appearance. Its slopes are covered in heather, grasses, and scattered boulders, creating a picturesque landscape. The terrain is moderately challenging, making it popular among outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking and hillwalking.

At the summit of Auchentaggart Hill, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking vistas of the rolling hills, valleys, and nearby lochs. On a clear day, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of the Galloway Forest Park and the distant peaks of the Lake District in England.

The hill is home to a variety of wildlife, including red grouse, mountain hares, and various bird species. It is also known for its diverse plant life, with wildflowers and shrubs dotting its slopes.

Access to Auchentaggart Hill is relatively straightforward, as there are several trails leading to the summit. The most popular route starts from the village of Durisdeer, which is located a few miles away. It is advised to wear appropriate footwear and carry essential supplies, as the weather conditions can change rapidly.

Overall, Auchentaggart Hill offers a memorable outdoor experience, combining natural beauty, captivating views, and a sense of tranquility.

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Auchentaggart Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.357619/-3.8754467 or Grid Reference NS8108. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Benchmark at Ryehill

Benchmark on the corner of a building at Ryehill.

Rab McMurdo

A76 towards Sanquhar

Steven Brown

B797 towards Wanlockhead

Steven Brown

A76 towards Sanquhar

Steven Brown

Seat with not much of a view

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Ralph Greig

Mennock Remembers

Ralph Greig

View from Goose Hill Farm

Ian Greig

Old farm implements seen in a field

Darrin Antrobus

Nithsdale and Ryehill Farm

Looking across Nithsdale from Goose Hill Farm. Lowther Hills in the distance.

Oliver Dixon

Driveway to Eliock House

The driveway which leads to Eliock House.

Colin Kinnear

Down freight on the Nithsdale Anglo-Scottish main line

View SE just south of Sanquhar, towards Dumfries and Carlisle on the ex-Glasgow & South Western Carlisle - Dumfries - Glasgow main line. The locomotive is Hughes/Fowler 5P4F 2-6-0 No. 42746. See also NS7908 : Down freight train in Nithsdale south of Sanquhar. (I was on our honeymoon and my bride was very tolerant!)

Ben Brooksbank

Down freight train in Nithsdale south of Sanquhar

View SE from A76 where it accompanies the ex-Glasgow & South Western main line, Carlisle - Dumfries - Glasgow in Nithsdale. The train is a Class K local goods, headed by Hughes/Fowler 5P4F 2-6-0 No. 42919. In the distance is probably Cairnkinna Hill (1,819 ft.).

Ben Brooksbank

End of the cycle route!

A short way back along this length of old road at Mennock, a signpost indicates this as a cycle route to Kilmarnock about 50 km away. But after 250 metres, cyclists are mercilessly tipped out onto the fast and busy A76.

Oliver Dixon

Old road at Mennock

A signpost nearby indicates a cycle route to Dumfries about 40 km away. But after following this length of the old road for no more than 2 km, cyclists are mercilessly tipped onto the fast and busy A76 at the south-eastern end of a short length of new road.

Oliver Dixon

Glasgow - Carlisle stopping train near Sanquhar

View NW, towards New Cumnock, Kilmarnock and Glasgow: ex-GSW Glasgow - Carlisle main line. The 12.15 Glasgow St Enoch - Carlisle is headed by BR Standard 'Britannia' 4-6-2 No. 70023 'Venus' (built 8/51, withdrawn 12/67).

Ben Brooksbank

War memorial and cottage at Mennock

Mennock is a small village on the A76 south-east of the larger settlement of Sanquhar. The war memorial lies rather to the north-west of the village centre and has an unusual bronze plaque naming the World War One dead of the village, headed 'Weekly Despatch', as if to replicate a newspaper-like presentation.

Trevor Littlewood