Scotland
Thunderslap Hill
522M
1713FT
About Thunderslap Hill
Located in the eastern Ochil Hills, this 522m summit offers a quiet alternative to its busier neighbors. Usually reached via the Glen Sherup circuit, its grassy slopes provide an uncomplicated climb. From the top, you gain clear views across the Devon Valley towards the Lomonds and the Firth of Forth.
Key Statistics
Rank
104th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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25
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking over a foundation of tough stone, dark carbon-rich layers, and sparkly, sandy rock that forms this rugged hill.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NJ307334
Latitude
57.3857°N
Longitude
3.1544°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Scots word ‘slap’, meaning a narrow pass or a notch in a ridge. Situated between the higher ground of Whitewisp Hill and the Glen Sherup woods, the topography suggests a place where wind or weather funnels through with particular force.
- •It is most commonly ascended as part of a circular walk starting from the Glen Sherup car park in Glen Devon, often bagged alongside the neighboring summits of Innerdownie and Whitewisp Hill.
- •The summit offers an excellent vantage point overlooking the Lower Glendevon Reservoir and south across the Forth Valley to the distinctive silhouettes of the Pentland Hills.
- •Despite the dramatic promise of its name, a visit to Thunderslap Hill is more likely to involve a damp mist and a quiet sheep than any significant meteorological pyrotechnics.