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About Blackcraig Hill

Blackcraig Hill is a popular walk as it is one of the highest hills in Ayrshire at 2,296 feet above sea level, if not the highest. It lies southeast of the town of New Cumnock in Ayrshire. A craggy hill, it is usually climbed from its western side starting at Glen Afton. A nceit trekking destination and also you can spend some time with its beautiful views.
Address : Blackcraig Hill, Cumnock KA18 4PR, UK

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Attractions Near Blackcraig Hill

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Loch o' th' LowesA beautiful freshwater loch which was in the Parish of New Cumnock in the East Ayrshire Council Area, Scotland. One of three linked lochs, it is overlooked by the A76 road and is located in a glacial kettle hole. A nine area for a small picnic and also this beautiful countryside offers a good time to interact with the nature.
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Creoch LochA beautiful freshwater loch in the Parish of New Cumnock in the East Ayrshire Council Area between Cumnock and New Cumnock, Scotland. It is located in a glacial kettle hole and is one of three linked lochs. It offers so many leisure activates and also you can spend some beautiful time in the banks of this loch.
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Black Loch, New CumnockBlack Noch is a part of the New Cumnock region of East Ayrshire of Scotland. As common with the other lochs of Ayrshire, this loch too sits on a site of kettle hole created due to glacial activity. This loch is a prized tourist spot owing to its natural abundance. You can also fish in the waters of the loch which is abundant in species of pike, eel and other common fish varieties. Bird lovers will fall in love with the Black Loch as it is home to various rare species of ducks.
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Crawick MultiverseCrawick Multiverse is a major land restoration and art project in Dumfries & Galloway, utilising landscape art to transform a former open cast coal mine into a 55-acre artland, visitor attraction and public amenity. The project is located on the site of a former open cast coal mine and covers approximately 55 acres, making it the largest of Jencks's works in Britain.
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Sanquhar Tolbooth MuseumThis fascinating museum of local history covers Sanquhar's rich history as a centre of the knitwear trade and the mining industry. Displays now include Sanquhar’s world-famous knitting tradition and the story of the mines and miners of Sanquhar and Kirkconnel. Local archaeology and social history are on display, along with items associated with both World Wars and the story of the town’s common riding. At ground level is a set of jougs attached to the wall, by the side of the prison door.
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Ness Glen The Ness Glen has a history of being a renowned beauty spot, set off by a spectacular path that runs through it right down alongside the river. From the bottom of the gorge another path returns to the start through the woods at a higher level. The gorge path is meticulously maintained by volunteers. Small bridges, seating areas and resting spots have been have added over the years, which tempers the occasional steepness of the climb.

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East Ayrshire Council
East Ayrshire is one of the 32 unitary council areas into which Scotland has been divided since 1996. It covers a large area that extends from Kilmarnock, Stewarton, Newmilns and Darvel in the north to Loch Doon and the edge of the Galloway Forest Park in the south.

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