Middle Head

Sitting quietly within the Culter Hills, this rounded Southern Upland summit offers a peaceful alternative to its higher neighbour, Culter Fell. The terrain is characteristically grassy and occasionally boggy, providing a straightforward ascent. From the top, you are rewarded with a sharp, clear view of Tinto’s distinctive cone rising to the northwest.

• •The name is a literal topographical description, marking the 'head' or high point of a spur situated between the valleys of the Culter Water and the Glenwhappen Burn.
• •It is most commonly visited as part of a high-level ridge walk starting from the Culter Water reservoir, often paired with the more prominent Culter Fell and Gairmuir.
• •Looking south, the summit provides an expansive view of the rolling, wind-farm-dotted landscape towards the Moffat Hills and the heart of the Southern Uplands.
• •In typical Southern Upland fashion, the lack of a defined summit cairn means your arrival is often signalled more by the wind picking up than by any grand monument.