Dod Hill

Rising above the A7 near the historic Mosspaul pass, this rounded Southern Uplands summit offers a classic Borders walking experience. Its steep, grassy flanks lead to a broad top, characteristic of the ‘dods’ found throughout this region. It serves as a quiet, accessible companion to the higher Wisp Hill nearby.

• •The name 'Dod' is a Scots term frequently encountered in the Southern Uplands, specifically used to denote a bare, rounded, or blunt-topped hill that lacks a sharp peak.
• •The hill overlooks the historic Mosspaul Hotel site, once a crucial coaching inn on the main route between Edinburgh and Carlisle, providing a rest for travellers crossing these high, lonely moors.
• •From the summit, there are clear views across the Ewes Water valley towards the Langholm hills, with the larger mass of Wisp Hill standing directly to the west.
• •The climb is typical of the area: largely pathless, tussocky, and prone to being remarkably sodden even after a dry spell.