Barry Hill

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Barry Hill

Pond / Well at Barry Hill Believed to be man made. Iron Age.
Pond / Well at Barry Hill Credit: Richard Holliday

Barry Hill is a picturesque hill located in the region of Perthshire, Scotland. Rising to a height of approximately 275 meters (902 feet), it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes and lush greenery, covered in a variety of vegetation including heather and grasses. It is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including birds such as peregrine falcons and red kites, as well as small mammals like rabbits and voles.

Barry Hill is easily accessible and can be reached by foot or by car. The hill is located near the village of Abernethy, which provides ample parking facilities for visitors. There are also well-maintained trails leading up to the summit, making it an ideal location for walkers of all abilities.

At the top of Barry Hill, hikers are rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, including the River Tay and the rolling hills of Perthshire. On clear days, it is even possible to see as far as the mountains of the Cairngorms National Park.

Overall, Barry Hill is a stunning natural landmark in Perthshire, offering both residents and visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Scottish countryside and enjoy the tranquility of its surroundings.

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Barry Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.639685/-3.2045196 or Grid Reference NO2650. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pond / Well at Barry Hill Believed to be man made. Iron Age.
Pond / Well at Barry Hill
Believed to be man made. Iron Age.
B954 towards Alyth
B954 towards Alyth
Farm road to Buchal
Farm road to Buchal
Green drove, near Alyth The sunken track is the old road to Alyth.
Green drove, near Alyth
The sunken track is the old road to Alyth.
Bogside junction The minor road to the left off the B954 leads to Bamff.
Bogside junction
The minor road to the left off the B954 leads to Bamff.
Sheep in the meadow Near the B954 north of Alyth.
Sheep in the meadow
Near the B954 north of Alyth.
Barry Hill Although a mere 208 metres high this is a prominent feature of the countryside north of Alyth.
Barry Hill
Although a mere 208 metres high this is a prominent feature of the countryside north of Alyth.
Studying the view on Hill of Alyth Trig point and view indicator on the 295m eastern summit of the hill.
Studying the view on Hill of Alyth
Trig point and view indicator on the 295m eastern summit of the hill.
Northern slopes of the Hill of Loyal
Northern slopes of the Hill of Loyal
McRitch Farm At the foot of the Hill of Loyal.
McRitch Farm
At the foot of the Hill of Loyal.
Barley field near Bogside
Barley field near Bogside
Sheep in a parkland setting Off the B954.
Sheep in a parkland setting
Off the B954.
Barry Hill
Barry Hill
Field entrance and gates at the foot of Barry Hill
Field entrance and gates at the foot of Barry Hill
Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), Shanzie, near Alyth In what I assume is a field of winter wheat.
Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), Shanzie, near Alyth
In what I assume is a field of winter wheat.
Field at Shanzie, near Alyth There is a Pheasant in the field.
Field at Shanzie, near Alyth
There is a Pheasant in the field.
Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus), McRitch, near Alyth Two of three which were feeding in stubble.
Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus), McRitch, near Alyth
Two of three which were feeding in stubble.
Straw bale, McRitch, near Alyth
Straw bale, McRitch, near Alyth
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Barry Hill is located at Grid Ref: NO2650 (Lat: 56.639685, Lng: -3.2045196)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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