Brown Hill

Hill, Mountain in Dumfriesshire

Scotland

Brown Hill

Lochmaben Castle Access Track Credit: David Dixon

Brown Hill is a prominent hill located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is part of the Southern Uplands range and stands at an elevation of 596 meters (1,955 feet) above sea level. The hill is characterized by its rounded shape and gentle slopes, making it a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Brown Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the rolling hills and valleys of Dumfriesshire. On a clear day, visitors can see as far as the Solway Firth and the Lake District in England. The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, birds of prey, and various plant species.

The summit of Brown Hill is marked by a cairn, which provides a focal point for hikers to aim for as they make their way to the top. The hill can be accessed via several walking routes, with the most popular starting from the nearby village of Durisdeer.

Overall, Brown Hill is a picturesque and rewarding destination for those looking to explore the natural beauty of Dumfriesshire and the Southern Uplands.

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Brown Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.111007/-3.4610784 or Grid Reference NY0680. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lochmaben Castle Access Track

David Dixon

Farmland at Corsegreen

Steven Brown

Minor road at Corsegreen

Steven Brown

Crossroads at Millriggs Plantation

Steven Brown

Road junction near Heck

Steven Brown

Mill Bridge

Leslie Barrie

Passing Hightae Moss

A wooded wetland on the right of the road.

Richard Webb

Cattle near Hightae

Friesians in a dairy farming dominated area.

Richard Webb

The Broom

Cluster of farm buildings and cottages near Lochmaben.

Oliver Dixon

Kettlefield Cottage

Cottage set in low-lying rather marshy ground near Lochmaben.

Oliver Dixon

Unidentified structure in Tappit-hen Wood

Not sure whether this is a hide, shelter, or trap of some sort. Under a nearby tree there were signs that something must regularly roost up in the tree, possibly a buzzard, and from the tree in the foreground on the left of the picture an assortment of bones was hanging on a string.

Lynne Kirton

Barlouth trig

Iain Macaulay

Thorniethwaite Glen

Looking down from damp ground on the eastern side of Beacon Hill with the small valley leading towards Annandale.

Andrew Smith

Lochmaben Castle

Lochmaben Castle ruins date from the mid 14th century, although there was an earlier timber structure on the site. Built by the ancestors of Robert the Bruce, the castle stands close to Castle Loch & the village of Lochmaben.

Lynne Kirton

Lochmaben Cemetery

This cemetery contains graves from 19th century up to the present day.

Norma Foggo

The Adversaries

Cock pheasants squaring up to each other near Lochmaben Castle. Just after the photo was taken the feathers started to fly.

Lynne Kirton

Castle Mains farm

Near Castle Loch, Lochmaben. Picture taken from just outside the square at NY091808 for a better view. Looking WSW.

Lynne Kirton

Kirk Loch, Lochmaben

One of the three lochs surrounding the town of Lochmaben, Kirk Loch is bordered on two sides by Lochmaben golf course. Boating and fishing are allowed on the loch, and 22lb pike are frequently caught there, along with bream, roach and eel.

Lynne Kirton

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Brown Hill is located at Grid Ref: NY0680 (Lat: 55.111007, Lng: -3.4610784)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway