Scotland
White Hill
399M
1309FT
About White Hill
Sitting prominently above the village of Broughton in the Scottish Borders, this 399m Hump offers a straightforward ascent through typical Southern Upland moorland. Often climbed alongside neighbouring Broughton Heights, the summit provides a clear, expansive perspective over the Biggar Gap and the rolling Tweed Valley landscape.
Key Statistics
Rank
596th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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117m
Nearest Town
Culter Shaw
Geology
The ground beneath you is part of the Kirkcolm Formation, composed of muddy sandstone that originally settled on the ocean floor.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT055338
Latitude
55.5891°N
Longitude
3.4999°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'White Hill' is a common descriptor in the Southern Uplands, usually referring to the presence of Nardus stricta, a species of bent-grass that bleaches to a pale, white colour during the winter months, contrasting with the darker heather of the surrounding moors.
- •The hill sits adjacent to the John Buchan Way, a 13-mile waymarked route between Peebles and Broughton named after the famous author and diplomat who drew much of his literary inspiration from these specific hills.
- •From the summit, the distinctive cone of Tinto Hill is clearly visible to the west across the Clyde Valley, while the higher, bulkier summits of the Culter Fell range dominate the southern skyline.
- •Despite the name suggesting a snowy peak or chalky cliffs, the most reliable way to see the hill turn white is to wait for a standard Scottish Borders January.