Scotland
Owsen Hill
504M
1654FT
About Owsen Hill
Rising in the heart of the Lammermuir Hills, this rounded moorland peak offers a quiet alternative to the popular Lammer Law. The terrain is typical of the region: deep heather, managed grouse moors, and occasional peat hags. From the summit, the view stretches across East Lothian to the distinctive profile of the Bass Rock.
Key Statistics
Rank
49th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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22
Nearest Town
Milngavie
Geology
You are walking across ancient lava flows. These hills are made of thick volcanic rock, formed during the Fin Glen and Campsie eruptions.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS571823
Latitude
56.0126°N
Longitude
4.2930°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Owsen' is a Scots term for oxen, suggesting these high slopes were historically used as grazing land for working cattle.
- •The hill sits on the high watershed of the Lammermuirs, where the Faseny Water begins its journey toward the Whiteadder Reservoir to the east.
- •It is most frequently climbed as part of a circular route from the Hopes Reservoir, often paired with the neighbouring 528-metre Lammer Law.
- •To the north-east, the summit offers a clear perspective of the Crystal Rig Wind Farm, which occupies a significant portion of this plateau and is one of the largest onshore wind developments in the UK.
- •Navigating the summit plateau in mist provides an excellent opportunity to practice your bog-leaping skills, as the peat hags here are both frequent and unforgiving.