Distinkhorn

A notable hill of East Ayrshire, Distinkhorn rises to 386m (1266 feet) 3 miles (5 km) southeast of Darvel and 6 miles (10 km) northeast of Mauchline, close to the border of South Lanarkshire. Geologically interesting, Distinkhorn comprises the only granite intrusion exposed in the Midland Valley which has been dated to the Early Devonian period (390 million years ago).
The Cessnock Water rises on its western slopes.

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