Barvick

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Barvick

Aqueduct road, Glen Turret Follows a covered lade which takes water from nearby burns into the reservoir.
Aqueduct road, Glen Turret Credit: Richard Webb

Barvick, located in Perthshire, Scotland, is a picturesque hill/mountain that offers breathtaking views and outdoor recreational opportunities. Rising to an elevation of approximately 740 meters (2,428 feet), Barvick is a prominent feature within the countryside and attracts both locals and tourists seeking natural beauty and adventure.

The mountain is characterized by its steep slopes, rocky terrain, and heather-covered slopes, which create a stunning landscape throughout the year. Its location within the Perthshire Highlands provides an ideal setting for outdoor enthusiasts to engage in activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and bird watching. The well-maintained trails and footpaths meandering through the mountain offer a variety of routes suitable for all levels of fitness.

The summit of Barvick offers panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, including the nearby Loch Tay, the River Tay, and the rolling hills of Perthshire. On clear days, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of the distant Cairngorms National Park.

Barvick is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with various species of birds, including golden eagles, and abundant wildlife such as deer and red squirrels. The mountain's natural beauty, combined with its rich biodiversity, make it an attractive destination for nature lovers and photographers.

Overall, Barvick in Perthshire is a captivating hill/mountain that showcases the stunning Scottish countryside, offering outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity to immerse themselves in nature and experience the tranquility and beauty of the region.

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Barvick Images

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Aqueduct road, Glen Turret Follows a covered lade which takes water from nearby burns into the reservoir.
Aqueduct road, Glen Turret
Follows a covered lade which takes water from nearby burns into the reservoir.
View off the aqueduct road There was low lying fog in Strathearn.
View off the aqueduct road
There was low lying fog in Strathearn.
View towards Stonefield Hill Looking along the aqueduct road in Glen Turret.
View towards Stonefield Hill
Looking along the aqueduct road in Glen Turret.
Fog filled Strathearn Looking past Knock of Crieff towards a temperature inversion.
Fog filled Strathearn
Looking past Knock of Crieff towards a temperature inversion.
Glen Turret aqueduct A covered lade carries water from neighbouring hills to top up Loch Turret.  Very similar set up to the hydroelectric reservoirs all over the Highlands, but this time it is the public water supply.
Glen Turret aqueduct
A covered lade carries water from neighbouring hills to top up Loch Turret. Very similar set up to the hydroelectric reservoirs all over the Highlands, but this time it is the public water supply.
Aqueduct service road, Glen Turret Services the intake weir on the Barvick Burn.  Stonefield Hill in the background.
Aqueduct service road, Glen Turret
Services the intake weir on the Barvick Burn. Stonefield Hill in the background.
Loch Turret service road By the Barvick Burn, the road serves the lade which carries water from burns above Crieff into Loch Turret.
Loch Turret service road
By the Barvick Burn, the road serves the lade which carries water from burns above Crieff into Loch Turret.
Moorland above Stonefield The grouse were vocal this morning.
Moorland above Stonefield
The grouse were vocal this morning.
Signpost, Glen Turret On the Loch Turret aqueduct service road at a junction.  I left the main drag here and soon got the attention of a keeper wearing a GoPro.  Not the most comfortable place to visit.  To be fair, I don't think he understood the concept of riding in on a road and then walking up a hill.
Signpost, Glen Turret
On the Loch Turret aqueduct service road at a junction. I left the main drag here and soon got the attention of a keeper wearing a GoPro. Not the most comfortable place to visit. To be fair, I don't think he understood the concept of riding in on a road and then walking up a hill.
Moors, Barvick Burn One of the water service roads with a marker for an aqueduct feeding Loch Turret.
Moors, Barvick Burn
One of the water service roads with a marker for an aqueduct feeding Loch Turret.
Cut off weir, Barvick Burn Diverts the Barvick Burn water into Loch Turret.
Cut off weir, Barvick Burn
Diverts the Barvick Burn water into Loch Turret.
Barvick Burn Looking upstream towards the craggy corrie at the head of the burn.
Barvick Burn
Looking upstream towards the craggy corrie at the head of the burn.
Moorland, Stonefield Hill Lower slopes of Stonefield Hill, home of sheep, hares and grouse.
Moorland, Stonefield Hill
Lower slopes of Stonefield Hill, home of sheep, hares and grouse.
Barvick Burn View from the slopes of Stonefield Hill to the cut off weir and road along the Barvick Burn. The cloud inversion in Strath Earn is lifting through convection as the sun warms the ground.
Barvick Burn
View from the slopes of Stonefield Hill to the cut off weir and road along the Barvick Burn. The cloud inversion in Strath Earn is lifting through convection as the sun warms the ground.
Moorland below Stonefield Hill The cloud is lifting from Strath Earn. The big cloud above Knock of Crieff is generated by Grangemouth petrochemical works.
Moorland below Stonefield Hill
The cloud is lifting from Strath Earn. The big cloud above Knock of Crieff is generated by Grangemouth petrochemical works.
Loch Turret Water Treatment Works At 1178 feet above sea level, the water treatment works at Loch Turret are the highest in Scotland.
Loch Turret Water Treatment Works
At 1178 feet above sea level, the water treatment works at Loch Turret are the highest in Scotland.
A frosty field, Barvick Beside the Barvick Burn.
A frosty field, Barvick
Beside the Barvick Burn.
Road to the dam, Glen Turret One of a dwindling number of private roads where motorised access is tolerated. It leads to a car park just below the Turret Dam. This is appreciated as it is a considerable climb to the dam.
Road to the dam, Glen Turret
One of a dwindling number of private roads where motorised access is tolerated. It leads to a car park just below the Turret Dam. This is appreciated as it is a considerable climb to the dam.
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Barvick is located at Grid Ref: NN8525 (Lat: 56.410504, Lng: -3.8639797)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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