Scotland
Bennan
381M
1250FT
About Bennan
Rising above the western shores of Loch Ken within the Galloway Forest Park, this modest Southern Upland summit offers a rewarding perspective on the Water of Ken valley. The terrain is a classic mix of forestry and moorland, providing a quiet, uncrowded alternative to the more rugged Rhinns of Kells nearby.
Key Statistics
Rank
437th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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104m
Nearest Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Geology
You are walking on the Glenlee Formation, a foundation of muddy sandstone formed from layers of sediment on an ancient seafloor.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NX563790
Latitude
55.0848°N
Longitude
4.2518°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic beannán, a diminutive of beinn, which translates simply as 'little hill' or 'small peak.'
- •Its position overlooking the southern end of the Rhinns of Kells offers clear views across the Water of Ken toward the granite mass of Meikle Millyea.
- •The hill is situated within the Galloway Forest Park, the UK's first designated Dark Sky Park, an area specifically managed to minimize light pollution for stargazing.
- •Given the sheer number of hills named Bennan across the Scottish landscape, reaching this specific summit is as much a test of your map-reading as it is of your fitness.