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Alkin Hill

Hill, Mountain in Dumfriesshire

Scotland

Alkin Hill

Meggat Water Sheepfold alongside Meggat Water.
Meggat Water Credit: Peter McDermott

Alkin Hill is a prominent landmark located in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is categorized as a hill rather than a mountain, with an elevation of approximately 419 meters (1,375 feet) above sea level. The hill is situated in the southern part of Dumfriesshire, near the village of Johnstonebridge.

Alkin Hill is known for its distinctive shape, featuring a gently sloping terrain and a rounded summit. The hill is primarily composed of sedimentary rocks, including sandstone and shale, which contribute to its unique geological characteristics. Vegetation on the hill mainly consists of heather, grasses, and scattered shrubs, giving it a picturesque appearance throughout the year.

The surrounding area offers breathtaking views from the summit of Alkin Hill, with panoramic vistas of the rolling countryside and the nearby River Annan. The hill is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers, who are attracted by its natural beauty and tranquility.

Access to Alkin Hill is relatively easy, with several footpaths leading to the summit from nearby villages. The hill is also part of a wider network of walking trails that crisscross Dumfriesshire, providing opportunities for longer hikes and exploration of the region's diverse landscapes.

Overall, Alkin Hill is a noteworthy landmark in Dumfriesshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside while enjoying stunning views from its summit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.257285/-3.0927495 or Grid Reference NY3096. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Meggat Water Sheepfold alongside Meggat Water.
Meggat Water
Sheepfold alongside Meggat Water.
Haregrain Burn View looking up Haregrain Burn.
Haregrain Burn
View looking up Haregrain Burn.
Hillside below Bught Knowe The plantation to the right flanks Bught Sike.
Hillside below Bught Knowe
The plantation to the right flanks Bught Sike.
The Meggat Water Looking upstream towards Megdale. The road is the cul-de-sac road to Glendinning.
The Meggat Water
Looking upstream towards Megdale. The road is the cul-de-sac road to Glendinning.
Bridges over the Meggat Water at Megdale The further bridge is a Bailey bridge leading to Megdale Farm. The nearer bridge is a highly unsafe footbridge (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4607383">NY3095 : Dilapidated footbridge at Megdale</a>).
Bridges over the Meggat Water at Megdale
The further bridge is a Bailey bridge leading to Megdale Farm. The nearer bridge is a highly unsafe footbridge (see NY3095 : Dilapidated footbridge at Megdale).
Dilapidated footbridge at Megdale Surprisingly, access to this footbridge has not been blocked off, but it would be foolhardy indeed to attempt to cross the Meggat Water here, especially as there is a perfectly good Bailey bridge nearby.
Dilapidated footbridge at Megdale
Surprisingly, access to this footbridge has not been blocked off, but it would be foolhardy indeed to attempt to cross the Meggat Water here, especially as there is a perfectly good Bailey bridge nearby.
Megdale Farm On the far side of the Meggat Water from the cul de sac road up to Glendinning. Crossing the stream by the footbridge in view is very definitely not recommended (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4607383">NY3095 : Dilapidated footbridge at Megdale</a>).
Megdale Farm
On the far side of the Meggat Water from the cul de sac road up to Glendinning. Crossing the stream by the footbridge in view is very definitely not recommended (see NY3095 : Dilapidated footbridge at Megdale).
Road below Alkin Hill Looking along the cul de sac road from Glendinning down the valley of the Meggat Water.
Road below Alkin Hill
Looking along the cul de sac road from Glendinning down the valley of the Meggat Water.
Track up the valley of the Glenshanna Burn Leading to the old Louisa antimony mine. The mine was worked for three brief periods in the 18th to 20th century, most recently from 1919 to 1922. A smelter also operated during the earliest years. The village of Jamestown was built to accommodate the miners.
Track up the valley of the Glenshanna Burn
Leading to the old Louisa antimony mine. The mine was worked for three brief periods in the 18th to 20th century, most recently from 1919 to 1922. A smelter also operated during the earliest years. The village of Jamestown was built to accommodate the miners.
Meggat Water Looking up the valley, beside the cul de sac road to Glendinning. The Old School House at Megdale stands to the right of the road.
Meggat Water
Looking up the valley, beside the cul de sac road to Glendinning. The Old School House at Megdale stands to the right of the road.
The Telford Cairn Memorial erected to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Eskdale's most famous son - Thomas Telford, the civil engineer, who was born at Glendinning nearby. For details of his career, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/811046">NY2996 : The Telford Cairn</a>.
The Telford Cairn
Memorial erected to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Eskdale's most famous son - Thomas Telford, the civil engineer, who was born at Glendinning nearby. For details of his career, see NY2996 : The Telford Cairn.
Ford over the Meggat Water at Glendinning There is a bridge nearby - but with a 2 ton limit.
Ford over the Meggat Water at Glendinning
There is a bridge nearby - but with a 2 ton limit.
Bridge over the Meggat Water at Glendinning It is just possible to make out the Telford Cairn <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4607083">NY2996 : The Telford Cairn</a> immediately below the bracken and to the left of the tree.
Bridge over the Meggat Water at Glendinning
It is just possible to make out the Telford Cairn NY2996 : The Telford Cairn immediately below the bracken and to the left of the tree.
The Meggat Water at Glendinning Looking up-valley
The Meggat Water at Glendinning
Looking up-valley
North from Jamestown
North from Jamestown
Megatt Water Ford This is one of a pair of fords found on Meggat Water. A similar view from 2015 can be seen at: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4607097" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4607097">Link</a> and a video of the ford at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://youtu.be/S6In297XqG0" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://youtu.be/S6In297XqG0">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Megatt Water Ford
This is one of a pair of fords found on Meggat Water. A similar view from 2015 can be seen at: Link and a video of the ford at: LinkExternal link
Ford and farm, Glendinning There are two fords at the entrance to Glendinning. This is the deeper one, through Meggat Water.
Ford and farm, Glendinning
There are two fords at the entrance to Glendinning. This is the deeper one, through Meggat Water.
Empty cottage By the road to Glendinning Farm. Just inside the square according to the Explorer Map and confirmed by GPS.
Empty cottage
By the road to Glendinning Farm. Just inside the square according to the Explorer Map and confirmed by GPS.
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Alkin Hill is located at Grid Ref: NY3096 (Lat: 55.257285, Lng: -3.0927495)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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