Nether Craig

Tucked away in the quiet Ettrick Hills, this rounded, grassy summit offers a genuine sense of Southern Upland isolation. While modest in height, it provides a clear perspective over the upper Ettrick Valley and the nearby bulk of Ettrick Pen, making it a rewarding addition to a longer ridge walk.

• •The name is Scots in origin, with 'Nether' meaning lower and 'Craig' referring to a rocky outcrop or hill, likely used to distinguish it from the higher ground and crags found further up the glen.
• •The hill is often climbed as part of a remote circuit from the head of the Ettrick Valley, using the track past the Over Phawhope bothy as a convenient starting point.
• •The summit offers a distinct view westward across the deep valley of the Selcoth Burn toward the higher, more rugged silhouettes of the Moffat Hills, including White Coomb.
• •While the name 'Craig' might suggest a scramble, the terrain is classic Southern Upland: an honest, relentless gradient of grass that is frequently more vertical than the map implies.