Crossall Hill

Hill, Mountain in West Lothian

Scotland

Crossall Hill

The Forth Bridge Taken from the roadside near the pier, the bridge starts in this square and encompasses the next square. The pillars in the foreground are in the south eastern corner of the square. — The Forth Bridge Credit: Pam Brophy

Crossall Hill is a prominent hill located in West Lothian, Scotland. It sits approximately 6 miles northeast of Bathgate and 4 miles southeast of Linlithgow. Standing at an elevation of 393 meters (1,289 feet), it is considered a significant landmark in the region.

The hill is known for its distinctive shape and is easily recognizable due to its rounded summit and steep slopes. It is mainly composed of sedimentary rocks, including sandstone and shale, which are characteristic of the local geology.

Crossall Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. On clear days, visitors can enjoy vistas that stretch across West Lothian and neighboring counties, taking in the beauty of the rolling hills, farmland, and woodlands.

The hill is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The lower slopes are covered in grasses and heather, while the higher areas support a variety of moorland plants. Wildlife species such as red grouse, kestrels, and skylarks can often be spotted in the area.

Crossall Hill has historical significance as well. It is believed to have been used as a burial site during the Bronze Age, with several ancient cairns and burial mounds found on its slopes.

Overall, Crossall Hill offers a blend of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and historical interest, making it an attractive destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Crossall Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.986253/-3.3656038 or Grid Reference NT1477. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Forth Bridge

Taken from the roadside near the pier, the bridge starts in this square and encompasses the next square. The pillars in the foreground are in the south eastern corner of the square.

Pam Brophy

Forth Bridge

Taken from Whitehouse Point in grid square NT1478. Any further comment is superfluous!

Anne Burgess

The Forth Bridge

Alex Bishop

Queensferry

Now between the bridges, this old burgh is full of beautiful buildings. A popular day out from Edinburgh.

Richard Webb

Forth Bridge

Taken from directly under the deck at the southern end.

Richard Webb

Lobster boat off Whitehouse Point

Passed by while the fisherman was laying creels. Some of the beaches between Cramond and Queensferry lie beyond and in the square.

Richard Webb

Hound Point

More of the Dalmeny shore. This used to be a popular walk from Cramond, but the ferry stopped during the foot and mouth and conveniently never restarted. beyond the sands the land part of the square is largely deciduous woodland.

Richard Webb

Tugs, Hound Point

Scotland is still a petroleum exporter. Refined products from Grangemouth (the crude comes in by pipeline from the North Sea, or overseas tankers) are exported from this offshore terminal off Hound Point. At least two tugs are in attendance when ever there is a ship loading. Here there are three on standby. The terminal is long, and the nearest bit to where I took the photo is in this square.

Richard Webb

Long Craig Pier

The pier is used by the Scouts for boating expeditions.

Bob Jones

Dalmeny an estate village near Edinburgh

A picturesque village built for estate workers from nearby Dalmeny House

paul birrell

Barnbougle Castle

This 13th Century Towerhouse was the original home of the Earls of Rosebery before Dalmeny House was built. In 1881 it was restored by the 5th Earl of Rosebery (Archibald Primrose, a former British Prime Minister) as a retreat and is still used by the family today.

Kevin Rae

Dalmeny tank farm.

This enormous earthwork surrounds a complex of petrol tanks. Stabilised crude from Kinneil is stored here prior to export via the Hound Point tanker terminal. Access is via this (hopefully) well guarded tunnel.

Richard Webb

Queensferry

Residential area on the edge of Queensferry, along with Queensferry High School. Taken from Dalmeny Station.

Richard Webb

Forth Bridge from Dalmeny Station.

Fife bound train just leaving for the bridge.

Richard Webb

Burnshot

Sheep grazing on the Dalmeny Estate

Richard Webb

Estate road, Dalmeny.

Track running through summer woodland growth between Dalmeny Home Farm and Dalmeny Village.

Richard Webb

Stubble field, Dalmeny.

Field amongst the Dalmeny woodlands. It appears that there was not a crop on here this year, and some limited ploughing has been done recently.

Richard Webb

Farmland and A90, Dalmeny

The A90 dual carriageway beyond a wheatfield, taken from the old A90. Beyond the "hill" is the berm surrounding the Dalmeny tank farm, where cleaned crude from Grangemouth are stored prior to export from Hound Point.

Richard Webb

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Crossall Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT1477 (Lat: 55.986253, Lng: -3.3656038)

Unitary Authority: City of Edinburgh

Police Authority: Edinburgh