Scotland
Roar Hill
540M
1772FT
About Roar Hill
Reaching 540m within the rugged Southern Uplands, this quiet summit offers a stark, heathery landscape typical of the Borders. Its broad slopes rise above the remote glens near the Talla Reservoir, providing a grounded, solitary walking experience far from the more frequented paths of the central Highlands.
Key Statistics
Rank
87th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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27
Nearest Town
Ballater
Geology
Roar Hill is made of norite, a rock formed from cooled magma. This foundation was created deep underground as part of the massive Morven-Cabrach formation.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NJ396029
Latitude
57.1131°N
Longitude
2.9989°W
Did You Know?
- •Roar Hill is situated in the Tweedsmuir Hills of the Scottish Borders, forming part of the high ground that separates the Talla Reservoir from the remote valley of Gameshope Burn.
- •The name likely refers to the sound of rushing water from the steep burns on its flanks, or the noise of the wind funnelled through these exposed, rounded Border passes.
- •The summit offers a clear perspective of the massive bulk of Broad Law to the north, which is the second-highest point in southern Scotland.
- •The terrain is dominated by peat hags and deep heather; it is the kind of ground that tests the waterproofing of any boot and the patience of any walker.