Craighirst
Craighirst is a hill in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and has an elevation of 1,093 feet. Craighirst is situated nearby to the village Duntocher, as well as near Faifley.Places of Interest
Highlights include Duncolm and Loch Humphrey.
Duncolm
Peak
Photo: Avitacum, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Duncolm is a hill in Scotland. It is the highest point in both West Dunbartonshire and the Kilpatrick Hills, at an elevation of 401 metres. Its name means "Fort of Columba".
Loch Humphrey
Reservoir
Photo: Akerbeltz, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Loch Humphrey is a loch in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It is fished for mainly perch and occasional trout by members of the Bearsden Angling Club, who have a boat and a boatshed at the loch. Loch Humphrey is situated 1½ miles west of Craighirst.
Grey Mare’s Tail, Kilpatrick Hills
Waterfall
Photo: Andy Farrington, CC BY-SA 2.0.
b Much of Scotland is mountainous; western areas of the Highlands enjoy a wet climate. The more steeply plunging west coast highland rivers in particular are home to countless waterfalls.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Duntocher and Faifley.
Duntocher
Village
Duntocher is a village in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It has an estimated population of 6,850. The etymology of the name of the village indicates that its name means "the fort on the causeway". Duntocher is situated 2½ miles south of Craighirst.
Faifley
Village
Photo: Stephen Sweeney, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Faifley is a large estate forming part of the town of Clydebank, Scotland, adjoining the former village of Hardgate, with a population of approximately 5,001. Faifley is situated 2½ miles southeast of Craighirst.
Old Kilpatrick
Village
Photo: Dave souza, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Old Kilpatrick, is a village in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. The name Old Kilpatrick is said to be derived from St. Patrick ostensibly being born here. Old Kilpatrick is situated 2½ miles southwest of Craighirst.
Craighirst
- Type: Hill with an elevation of 1,093 feet
- Category: landform
- Location: West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
55.95743° or 55° 57′ 27″ northLongitude
-4.433° or 4° 25′ 59″ westElevation
1,093 feet (333 metres)Open location code
9C7QXH48+XRGeoNames ID
12619472
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