Scotland
Middle Head
519M
1703FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
286th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Culter Hills and Tinto
Prominence
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22
Nearest Town
Crookhaugh
Geology
You are walking across layers of ancient volcanic ash and gritty sandstone. These durable rocks form the rugged foundation of Middle Head.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT095301
Latitude
55.5566°N
Longitude
3.4361°W
Did You Know?
- •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.