Scotland
Crooked Bank
591M
1939FT
About Crooked Bank
Situated in the rolling Southern Uplands, this high, grassy shoulder of the Lowther Hills offers a quiet alternative to the busier radar-topped summits nearby. Accessible from the Mennock Pass, its broad slopes provide clear, expansive views across the Nith Valley toward the distant, rugged peaks of the Galloway Forest Park.
Key Statistics
Rank
82nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lowther Hills
Prominence
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25
Nearest Town
Over Fingland
Geology
The ground beneath your boots is the Shinnel Formation. It consists of wacke, a gritty type of sandstone formed from ancient sediment.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS906107
Latitude
55.3785°N
Longitude
3.7270°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a straightforward topographical descriptor; in the Southern Uplands, a 'bank' typically refers to a steep hillside or the side of a glen, with 'crooked' denoting the winding nature of the ridge.
- •The hill stands immediately north of the Mennock Pass, a dramatic B-road that reaches an elevation of 467 metres, making it one of the highest public roads in Scotland.
- •From the summit, walkers have a direct line of sight to the massive 'golf ball' radar station on Great Lowther to the east, a landmark visible for dozens of miles across southern Scotland.
- •This area of the Lowthers was historically known as 'God’s Treasure House' due to the rich deposits of lead and gold found in the surrounding glens, particularly around nearby Wanlockhead.
- •Despite the name, there is no evidence of any financial institutions on the summit; the only thing likely to be overdrawn here is your breath during the final pull to the top.