Scotland
Wedder Hill
597M
1959FT
About Wedder Hill
Located in the quieter eastern reaches of the Carsphairn Hills, this rounded moorland summit offers a sense of solitude away from the popular Cairnsmore. Its broad, grassy slopes provide an uncomplicated ascent, rewarding walkers with clear views across the Water of Ken valley towards the Galloway Forest Park.
Key Statistics
Rank
78th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Carsphairn Hills
Prominence
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26
Nearest Town
East Ayrshire
Geology
You are walking across the Kirkcolm Formation. It consists of wacke, a rugged type of muddy sandstone that forms the sturdy foundation of this fell.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NS630027
Latitude
55.2993°N
Longitude
4.1580°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Scots word 'wedder', meaning a castrated ram, highlighting the importance of the wool trade and sheep farming in the history of the Carsphairn area.
- •The summit offers a clear, unobstructed perspective of the Water of Ken valley as it winds south toward the Glenkens, with the dark outlines of the Galloway Forest Park beyond.
- •It is situated on the eastern edge of the Carsphairn range, providing a quieter, less-trodden alternative to the more frequented paths on the nearby Cairnsmore of Carsphairn.
- •At 597 metres, it misses the 2,000-foot mark by less than 15 feet, a geographical near-miss that ensures the summit remains largely the preserve of those seeking peace rather than a box to tick.