About Whaup Knowe
Tucked away in the western Moffat Hills, this grassy dome offers a quiet perspective on the Southern Uplands. At 525 metres, it lacks the drama of its higher neighbours but provides a fine vantage point over the Fruid Reservoir and the vast, undulating ridges leading toward Hart Fell.
Key Statistics
Rank
267th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Moffat Hills
Nearest Town
Fruid
Prominence
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21
Geology
You are walking across the Queensberry Formation, a mix of hardened sand, mud, and smooth pebbles. These layered sediments form the solid ground beneath your boots.
Classifications
Did You Know?
- •The name is rooted in Lowland Scots; a 'whaup' is a curlew, a bird whose distinctive, bubbling call is a constant companion on these high moorlands, while a 'knowe' refers to a small hill or mound.
- •The summit sits on the high ground north of Hart Fell, making it a logical inclusion for walkers exploring the long, airy ridges that divide the Annan and Tweed watersheds.
- •From the top, there is an excellent view looking directly north down the length of the Fruid Reservoir, framed by the bulky profiles of Broad Law and Talla Cleuch Head.
- •In typical Southern Upland fashion, the ground between here and Hart Fell Rig is expertly designed to test the integrity of your gaiters, remaining stubbornly marshy even after a dry spell.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT106159
Latitude
55.4290°N
Longitude
3.4132°W