Scotland
White Hill
250M
819FT
About White Hill
Rising above the Water of Ae north of Lochmaben, this unassuming summit offers a classic Southern Upland experience. Despite its modest height, its status as a Marilyn ensures a distinct sense of prominence. The terrain is characterized by rolling grazing land, providing an open, airy vantage point over the Dumfriesshire countryside.
Key Statistics
Rank
703rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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164m
Nearest Town
Lochmaben
Geology
The ground beneath your boots is the Carghidown Formation, a sturdy mix of gritty sandstone and layers of hardened mudstone.
Nearby Fells
Hightown Hill
Pinnacle Hill
Back Hill
Barrs Hill
Hempland Hill
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY038833
Latitude
55.1350°N
Longitude
3.5099°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a common descriptive term in the Scottish Borders and Dumfriesshire, typically referring to hillsides covered in Nardus stricta, or 'white grass,' which takes on a pale, straw-like hue during the winter months.
- •Though it stands at less than 250 metres, the hill is classified as a Marilyn due to its 167 metres of prominence, meaning it drops away substantially into the surrounding valleys of the Water of Ae and Kinnel Water.
- •From the summit, the view extends south across the lowlands of Dumfriesshire toward the Solway Firth, while the northern horizon is dominated by the higher tops of the Moffat Hills, including the distinctive profile of Hart Fell.
- •Navigating to the summit requires more than just following a signpost; in a country with over a hundred 'White Hills', confirming you have reached the correct NY038833 grid reference is the only way to be sure of your success.