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Brown Hill

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Brown Hill

Old Wharry Burn A small outcrop on the banks of this burn, which flows down from the Ochil Hills into the Allan Water.
Old Wharry Burn Credit: Alan O'Dowd

Brown Hill is a prominent landmark located in the region of Perthshire, Scotland. Situated at an elevation of 452 meters (1,483 feet), it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain. Brown Hill is positioned within the picturesque Perthshire countryside, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Covered in a lush blanket of heather and grass, the hill boasts a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Visitors can anticipate encountering various species of birds, including meadow pipits and red grouse, as well as small mammals such as rabbits and hares. The hill is also home to a variety of plants, including mosses, lichens, and wildflowers, which add to its natural beauty.

Access to Brown Hill is relatively easy, with well-marked paths and trails leading to its summit. Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts can embark on a moderate ascent, taking in the stunning scenery along the way. On a clear day, the panoramic views from the peak encompass the rolling hills and valleys of Perthshire, with the distant mountains of the Scottish Highlands visible to the north.

Brown Hill offers a tranquil and peaceful retreat for those seeking solace in nature. Its accessibility and moderate difficulty make it a popular choice for walkers, families, and nature lovers. The hill provides a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Perthshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 56.180321/-3.8785189 or Grid Reference NN8300. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Wharry Burn A small outcrop on the banks of this burn, which flows down from the Ochil Hills into the Allan Water.
Old Wharry Burn
A small outcrop on the banks of this burn, which flows down from the Ochil Hills into the Allan Water.
New deer fencing under construction below Glentye Hill Fencing contractors were on-site, building this new deer fence next to the old collapsed drystane dyke. Presumably it is intended to keep deer off the new tree plantings on Glentye Hill, but will also create a new barrier for hillwalkers.
New deer fencing under construction below Glentye Hill
Fencing contractors were on-site, building this new deer fence next to the old collapsed drystane dyke. Presumably it is intended to keep deer off the new tree plantings on Glentye Hill, but will also create a new barrier for hillwalkers.
Edge of forestry plantation, Glen Tye Large swathes of hillside in this area have been planted with new trees (both conifers and deciduous trees), and an established forestry plantation can be seen in the middle ground. The white building in the distance is the former Sheriffmuir Inn, now a private house.
Edge of forestry plantation, Glen Tye
Large swathes of hillside in this area have been planted with new trees (both conifers and deciduous trees), and an established forestry plantation can be seen in the middle ground. The white building in the distance is the former Sheriffmuir Inn, now a private house.
Fenceline on Big Hunt Hill The extent of new forestry plantations in this area are not yet shown on the OS map (with the exception of the large-scale plan). Extensive new plantations can be seen on the rounded rise of Little Hunt Hill below. The small white speck in the distance (on the left) is the former Sheriffmuir Inn, now a private house.
Fenceline on Big Hunt Hill
The extent of new forestry plantations in this area are not yet shown on the OS map (with the exception of the large-scale plan). Extensive new plantations can be seen on the rounded rise of Little Hunt Hill below. The small white speck in the distance (on the left) is the former Sheriffmuir Inn, now a private house.
Rough moorland by the Wharry Burn Uneven, thickly vegetated terrain near the entrance to Glen Tye.
Rough moorland by the Wharry Burn
Uneven, thickly vegetated terrain near the entrance to Glen Tye.
Moorland on Ashentrool with cattle and sheep
Moorland on Ashentrool with cattle and sheep
Drystane Dyke on Loss Hill Heading towards Brown Hill.
Drystane Dyke on Loss Hill
Heading towards Brown Hill.
View north east from Loss Hill in the Ochils Overhead conditions were perfect for a stravaig in the hills. Conditions underfoot were less so. Despite a spell of dry weather much of the ground, including the top of Loss Hill, was very wet. A very recent deer fence has been installed along the line of the old dyke. Fresh sawdust and tractor tracks could be seen on the inside, east, of the fence. Fencing was still in progress beside the hill track to Menstrie by the Lossburn reservoir.
View north east from Loss Hill in the Ochils
Overhead conditions were perfect for a stravaig in the hills. Conditions underfoot were less so. Despite a spell of dry weather much of the ground, including the top of Loss Hill, was very wet. A very recent deer fence has been installed along the line of the old dyke. Fresh sawdust and tractor tracks could be seen on the inside, east, of the fence. Fencing was still in progress beside the hill track to Menstrie by the Lossburn reservoir.
Loss Hill top in the Ochils Taken through the deer fence, this shows the wet top of Loss Hill <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7424078">NN8300 : View north east from Loss Hill in the Ochils</a>. The brighter green patches in the foreground are areas of waterlogged sphagnum moss. The small dark feature on the near skyline right of centre is the summit of Dunyat.
Loss Hill top in the Ochils
Taken through the deer fence, this shows the wet top of Loss Hill NN8300 : View north east from Loss Hill in the Ochils. The brighter green patches in the foreground are areas of waterlogged sphagnum moss. The small dark feature on the near skyline right of centre is the summit of Dunyat.
A bridge over the Wharry Burn
A bridge over the Wharry Burn
Sheriffmuir
Sheriffmuir
Big Hunt Hill Rough grazing on the western end of the Ochil Hills.
Big Hunt Hill
Rough grazing on the western end of the Ochil Hills.
Head of the Third Inchna Burn Wet ground on Big Hunt Hill which drains into the Third Inchna Burn.
Head of the Third Inchna Burn
Wet ground on Big Hunt Hill which drains into the Third Inchna Burn.
Fence on Little Hunt Hill Looking over a plain fence towards Little Hunt Hill.
Fence on Little Hunt Hill
Looking over a plain fence towards Little Hunt Hill.
Cauldhame shelter belt Farmland protected by surrounding conifer strips. Inside the woodland is an electric fence bounded fields.
Cauldhame shelter belt
Farmland protected by surrounding conifer strips. Inside the woodland is an electric fence bounded fields.
Strip wood, Cauldhame Woodland strip which protects improved farmland around Cauldhame.
Strip wood, Cauldhame
Woodland strip which protects improved farmland around Cauldhame.
Beauly - Denny power line The old Beauly-Denny power line shortly before its replacement.
Beauly - Denny power line
The old Beauly-Denny power line shortly before its replacement.
Big Hunt Hill Quad track leading to another grassy Ochil summit.
Big Hunt Hill
Quad track leading to another grassy Ochil summit.
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Brown Hill is located at Grid Ref: NN8300 (Lat: 56.180321, Lng: -3.8785189)

Unitary Authority: Stirling

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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Loss Hill
Ele: 415
Ele Ft: 1363
Natural: peak
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 56.1784508/-3.8820913
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