Antonine Wall: Bar Hill Fort

  • Near Twechar, Dunbartonshire

 

Getting here

Bar Hill Fort

500 metres east of Twechar, signposted from village.

Access from B8023 Kirkintilloch to Kilsyth Road

Bar Hill fort is signposted from Twechar’s main street, close to a war memorial and lies around 0.5km up a farm track and path. Follow the signs for the John Muir Way to site.

Grid references - NS 706 759-714 762

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