Back Bason

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Back Bason

Wooden sign, Kirkcudbright Training Area Credit: Steven Brown

Back Bason is a prominent headland located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Situated along the rugged coastline, the headland offers stunning views of the surrounding sea and landscape. The area is known for its rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, and diverse marine life.

Back Bason is a popular spot for birdwatching, with a wide variety of seabirds and shorebirds frequenting the area. Visitors can often spot species such as gannets, puffins, and cormorants soaring above the cliffs or fishing in the waters below.

The headland is also a great place for outdoor activities such as hiking, picnicking, and photography. The dramatic coastal scenery and unique rock formations provide plenty of opportunities for exploration and adventure.

In addition to its natural beauty, Back Bason has a rich history, with evidence of ancient settlements and archaeological sites scattered throughout the area. Visitors can learn about the area's past while taking in the breathtaking views and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.

Overall, Back Bason is a must-see destination for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and history buffs alike. Its picturesque setting and diverse wildlife make it a truly special place to visit on the Kirkcudbrightshire coast.

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Back Bason Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.770389/-4.007342 or Grid Reference NX7043. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wooden sign, Kirkcudbright Training Area

Steven Brown

Churchill Tank

The remains of a Churchill tank, that's been used as a target on the Kirkcudbright Ranges for years.

Rab McMurdo

Sherman Tank

An old Sherman tank, used for target practice on Kirkcudbright Ranges.

Rab McMurdo

Old Target

An old target on Kirkcudbright Ranges.

Rab McMurdo

Road near Craigraploch

The road runs beside the Controlled Impact Area of the Kirkcudbright Infantry Training Area. It is a waymarked route across the range when the flags are down.

Richard Webb

Kirkcudbright Infantry Training Range

The southernmost part of the waymarked route across the range, above Mullock Bay. The view is westward towards Big Raeberry. The land is still grazed, but has the appearance of ground from which farm animals were once excluded as is the case in the current Controlled Impact Area. There were numerous targets erected here and I suspect that the red flags were back up very soon after this visit.

Richard Webb

Road, Mullock

The road is not shown on maps from before the land was turned into a training range. It is open when the range is not in use and traverses some now wild and beautiful scenery. This part of the range is farmed.

Richard Webb

Kirkcudbright Infantry Training Range

Scrub on what was, and what appears to be again farmland on the training range. A real savannah appearance to this place with the dry summer. No wildebeest here, just sheep and clegs.

Richard Webb

Tank, Kirkcudbright Range

A target near the road which crosses the range at Craigraploch. This is the controlled impact area and there has been little or no agricultural activity for many years.

Richard Webb

View towards the Raeberries

The coast south of Dundrennan, wild and ill frequented due to the infantry training range.

Richard Webb

Overgrown tank

Once a target on the Kirkcudbright ranges, now somewhat overgrown.

Richard Webb

Kirkcudbright Infantry Training Range

The road crossing the range which is open to non motorised traffic when the flags are down, passes Mullock Bay.

Richard Webb

Little Raeberry

Headland with near vertical bedding on coast south of Kirkudbright. It is deep within the Kirkcudbright Infantry Training Range which explains the starting frame like structure. The Ross Island lighthouse is in the background.

Richard Webb

Mermaid's Chair

Rock formation off Little Raeberry, south of Kirkcudbright.

Richard Webb

Military building, Mullock

Dug into the Kirkcudbright Infantry Training Range.

Richard Webb

Camp Hill

Wild ground, typical of artillery ranges where agricultural activity has been suspended for many years. Much of the range is still farmed, note the contrast between the foreground slopes and fields on the hill top.

Richard Webb

Craigraploch and Camp Hill

Contrasting farmed and left wild areas of the Kirkcudbright Infantry Training Range.

Richard Webb

Targets, Kirkcudbright Infantry Training Range

Only "the enemy" was present over the weekend and the track across the range open. Locals told me that there were a lot of soldiers up at the range, so I presume the flags went up the next day.

Richard Webb

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Back Bason is located at Grid Ref: NX7043 (Lat: 54.770389, Lng: -4.007342)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway