Blawrinnie Glen

Valley in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Blawrinnie Glen

Wet land Looking from the road, across the peaty moorland, towards Blackcraig and the windfarm hidden in low clouds. — Wet land Credit: Jon Alexander

Blawrinnie Glen is a picturesque valley located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. The glen is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The valley is home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, foxes, and various species of birds.

Blawrinnie Glen is known for its stunning natural beauty, with cascading waterfalls, babbling streams, and ancient stone bridges adding to its charm. The valley is dotted with picturesque cottages and farmhouses, giving visitors a glimpse into rural Scottish life.

Visitors to Blawrinnie Glen can enjoy a leisurely hike along the scenic trails that wind through the valley, taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The valley is also a popular spot for picnics and photography, with plenty of opportunities to capture the beauty of the landscape.

Overall, Blawrinnie Glen is a peaceful and tranquil retreat, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Blawrinnie Glen Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.102188/-4.0652499 or Grid Reference NX6880. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wet land Looking from the road, across the peaty moorland, towards Blackcraig and the windfarm hidden in low clouds.

Wet land

Looking from the road, across the peaty moorland, towards Blackcraig and the windfarm hidden in low clouds.

Loch Brack. A hill Loch in Corriedoo Forest.

Loch Brack.

A hill Loch in Corriedoo Forest.

Mid Standard Cairn on Troquhain Hill. An old shepherds cairn just to the east of the dyke running over Troquhain Hill.

Mid Standard Cairn on Troquhain Hill.

An old shepherds cairn just to the east of the dyke running over Troquhain Hill.

Drummanister Strand, Corriedoo Forest.

Drummanister Strand, Corriedoo Forest.

Track Junction, Corriedoo Forest.

Track Junction, Corriedoo Forest.

Barscobe Loch, Balmaclellan. Picture taken from Loch Rig.

Barscobe Loch, Balmaclellan.

Picture taken from Loch Rig.

Commemorative Seat on the shores of Loch Brack A very pleasant place to sit and contemplate!

Commemorative Seat on the shores of Loch Brack

A very pleasant place to sit and contemplate!

Sombre skies over Loch Brack

Sombre skies over Loch Brack

Barscobe Hill Looking down from an outcrop towards Troquhain Loch.

Barscobe Hill

Looking down from an outcrop towards Troquhain Loch.

A tree in Glen Knowe This old hawthorn tree stands in an area of rough and improved grazing for cattle and sheep.

A tree in Glen Knowe

This old hawthorn tree stands in an area of rough and improved grazing for cattle and sheep.

Hill countryside in The Glenkens A mixture of bracken, boggy ground and rough grazing for cattle and sheep. I disturbed a fox here.

Hill countryside in The Glenkens

A mixture of bracken, boggy ground and rough grazing for cattle and sheep. I disturbed a fox here.

Trees in Blawrinnie Glen Hawthorn trees viewed on a fine March afternoon.

Trees in Blawrinnie Glen

Hawthorn trees viewed on a fine March afternoon.

The summit cairn on Barscobe Hill The white marked stones on the top of the cairn indicates that this is a favourite perch for birds of prey.

The summit cairn on Barscobe Hill

The white marked stones on the top of the cairn indicates that this is a favourite perch for birds of prey.

Troquhain Bridge

Troquhain Bridge

Horses in a field To the east of Ironlosh and viewed from the A712.

Horses in a field

To the east of Ironlosh and viewed from the A712.

Ornamental pond, Greenhead

Ornamental pond, Greenhead

Bartaggart Hill

Bartaggart Hill

Bartaggart Hill Looking round the shoulder of Bartaggart Hill towards Brighouse farm.

Bartaggart Hill

Looking round the shoulder of Bartaggart Hill towards Brighouse farm.

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Blawrinnie Glen is located at Grid Ref: NX6880 (Lat: 55.102188, Lng: -4.0652499)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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///excavated.oaks.skills. Near Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway

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