Scotland
Hamarty Hill
542M
1778FT
About Hamarty Hill
Sitting within the rolling grass landscapes of the Lowther Hills, this 542m summit offers a quiet perspective over the deep trench of the Menock Pass. The terrain is typical of the Southern Uplands—rounded and heathery—providing clear views towards the white radar dome on Great Lowther and across to Green Lowther.
Key Statistics
Rank
152nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lowther Hills
Prominence
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24
Nearest Town
Easter Earshaig
Geology
Underfoot lies the Queensberry Formation, a sturdy mix of hardened mud, sand, and pebbly stone layers.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS988029
Latitude
55.3098°N
Longitude
3.5959°W
Did You Know?
- •It rises directly above the Menock Pass, a dramatic glaciated valley that serves as one of the primary, winding road routes into the Southern Uplands from Nithsdale.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for observing the radar station atop Great Lowther, which is one of the highest and most distinctive man-made landmarks in southern Scotland.
- •Local drainage from the western slopes feeds the Menock Water, while the eastern side contributes to the headwaters of the Glengonnar Water, which eventually joins the River Clyde.
- •While technically a summit in its own right, it often feels more like a very steep, grassy spectator gallery for watching the engine strain of cars climbing toward Wanlockhead.