Scotland
Auchensoul Hill
314M
1030FT
About Auchensoul Hill
Rising steeply above the village of Barr in South Ayrshire, this prominent Hump offers a rewarding perspective of the Stinchar Valley. The grassy slopes lead to a trig-crowned summit, providing a clear vantage point towards the higher peaks of the Galloway Forest Park and the distinct profile of Ailsa Craig.
Key Statistics
Rank
566th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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119m
Nearest Town
Barr
Geology
You are trekking across layers of hardened sandstone and pebbly rock that form the sturdy, rugged foundation of this hill.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NX263945
Latitude
55.2146°N
Longitude
4.7304°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic Achadh an t-Sabhail, meaning 'field of the barn', a likely reference to the historical agricultural use of the fertile valley floor below.
- •From the summit trig pillar, the view extends beyond the local village to the granite dome of Ailsa Craig in the Firth of Clyde and the rugged high ground of the Merrick and the Galloway Forest to the east.
- •The hill is frequently accessed via the Barr Trails, a well-maintained network of local paths that pass through the ancient oak and birch woods flanking the Stinchar and Gregg waters.
- •Despite its modest status as a Tump, the initial pull up from the valley floor is steep enough to make you double-check the map to see if it hasn't secretly grown since the last survey.