Scotland
Laglass Hill
548M
1798FT
About Laglass Hill
Tucked away in the Carsphairn Hills of Galloway, this rounded 548-metre summit offers a quiet, grassy walk typical of the Southern Uplands. The climb is rewarded with clear perspectives across the Water of Deugh towards the rugged Rhinns of Kells and the higher mass of Cairnsmore of Carsphairn to the north.
Key Statistics
Rank
144th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Carsphairn Hills
Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
New Cumnock
Geology
You are hiking across layers of hardy sandstone from the Kirkcolm and Blackcraig formations. These durable rocks form the solid foundation beneath your boots.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS648087
Latitude
55.3538°N
Longitude
4.1334°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Gaelic 'Lag', meaning a hollow, and 'glas', which can translate to green, grey, or wan, likely describing the 'hill of the green hollow'.
- •It is often climbed as part of a high-level circuit from the head of the Water of Ken, linking with Coran of Portmark and Meaul to stay above the notoriously soft ground in the valleys below.
- •From the summit, the granite-topped ridge of the Rhinns of Kells is visible to the west, with the peak of Corserine standing out clearly on the skyline.
- •In this part of the Southern Uplands, the term 'path' is often a polite suggestion rather than a physical reality; expect to navigate primarily by the long-distance fence lines that divide these moors.