Scotland
Mid Hill
522M
1713FT
About Mid Hill
Tucked away in the rolling Carsphairn Hills, this grassy dome offers a quieter alternative to its loftier neighbours. The terrain is typical Southern Uplands—broad, undulating, and often damp underfoot. Reaching the top earns a clear look across the Water of Ken towards the sprawling bulk of Cairnsmore of Carsphairn.
Key Statistics
Rank
183rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Carsphairn Hills
Prominence
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28
Nearest Town
Polgown
Geology
You are walking across the Kirkcolm Formation. This hill is built from wacke, a rugged and muddy sandstone that forms the ground beneath your feet.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS696074
Latitude
55.3433°N
Longitude
4.0577°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a simple Scots-English descriptor, common throughout the Southern Uplands for a summit that sits centrally between two larger neighbours or distinct glens.
- •Walkers often include this summit as part of a longer loop starting from the A713, connecting it with the higher Beninner and the 'Donald' summit of Cairnsmore of Carsphairn.
- •From the summit, there is a distinct, unobstructed view west across the valley to the rugged spine of the Rhinns of Kells, including the sharp profile of Meaul.
- •It serves as a fine example of the region's 'Mid' naming convention, being precisely interesting enough to climb, yet not quite prominent enough to ever be crowded.