Green Hill

About Green Hill

Sitting just shy of the 2,000ft mark, this rounded Southern Upland Marilyn offers a quieter alternative to its more developed neighbours. Rising above the Daer Reservoir, the grassy ascent rewards walkers with a clear perspective of the distinctive radar station atop Lowther Hill and the rolling expanse of the Nith Valley.

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• •The name is a literal description of the hill’s character; in the Southern Uplands, 'Green' hills are those dominated by grass and sedge grazing, distinguishing them from the 'Black' hills covered in dark, dense heather.
• •The summit provides an excellent vantage point overlooking the Daer Reservoir to the east; opened in 1956, this massive body of water supplies the majority of Lanarkshire and is a key landmark for navigating the Lowther range.
• •To the north and west, the view is dominated by the 731-metre summit of Lowther Hill, easily identified by the white, golf-ball-shaped Civil Aviation Authority radar station that sits on its peak.
• •With several different 'Green Hills' located within the Southern Uplands alone, this specific summit is often distinguished by peak-baggers by its proximity to the village of Crawford and its classification as a Marilyn.
• •The terrain is typical of the area: broad, whale-backed ridges and peat hags that require a decent pair of waterproof boots and a steady compass bearing when the Lowther mists drop in.