Scotland
Crumley Hill
557M
1827FT
About Crumley Hill
Rising above the northern reaches of the Moffat Hills, this rounded, grassy summit offers a quiet alternative to its higher neighbours. It overlooks the Talla Reservoir, providing a direct perspective of the steep slopes of Talla Cleuch Head and the sprawling, wind-scoured ridges characteristic of the Southern Uplands.
Key Statistics
Rank
165th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Moffat Hills
Prominence
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21
Nearest Town
Meggethead
Geology
You are walking across the Queensberry Formation. This landscape is built from compressed layers of sand and mud, mixed with clusters of rounded pebbles.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT182196
Latitude
55.4638°N
Longitude
3.2947°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Crumley likely derives from the Gaelic 'crom-leathad', meaning a crooked slope or bent hillside, reflecting its position tucked between the Games Hope and Talla glens.
- •It is most frequently climbed as part of a high-level circuit starting from the Talla Reservoir, usually paired with the higher summits of Broad Law and Talla Cleuch Head.
- •From the summit, the view to the north is dominated by the deep blue expanse of the Talla Reservoir, framed by the steep-sided valley of the Talla Water.
- •The slopes are primarily used for sheep farming, and the lack of a defined summit path means the terrain remains rugged and often boggy underfoot.
- •At 557 metres, the hill misses out on being classified as a Donald by a mere three metres, ensuring it remains largely overlooked by those intent on ticking off lists.