Scotland
Dunlee Hill
505M
1657FT
About Dunlee Hill
Rising above the quiet moorlands of the Scottish Borders, this rounded Moorfoot summit offers a characteristically soft, heathery ascent. Lacking a formal classification, it remains a tranquil spot for those seeking solitude, providing clear, open perspectives across the rolling plateaus and deep-cut valleys that define this southern range.
Key Statistics
Rank
344th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Moorfoot Hills
Prominence
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24
Nearest Town
Watherston
Geology
You are walking on the Gala Group, a foundation of muddy sandstone known as wacke.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT409428
Latitude
55.6756°N
Longitude
2.9397°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely a hybrid of the Gaelic 'dùn', meaning a fort or hill, and the Old English 'leah', signifying a clearing or meadow, reflecting the linguistic history of the Borders.
- •The summit offers a clear sightline to the northwest across the Midlothian plain towards the Pentland Hills, while the bulky mass of Blackhope Scar dominates the view to the east.
- •Walkers often include the hill as a secondary objective when climbing the nearby Dundreich, starting the approach from the western edge of the range near the A703.
- •While the map suggests a gentle gradient, the terrain is typical of the Moorfoots, often requiring the persistent spirit of a dedicated bog-trotter to navigate the peatier sections.