Scotland
Hazelbush Hill
510M
1673FT
About Hazelbush Hill
Sitting within the rolling Southern Uplands, this rounded moorland summit offers a quieter alternative to the popular Tinto nearby. The terrain is typically grassy and pathless in parts, providing a sense of solitude. From the top, you gain clear views across the Upper Tweed Valley towards the higher peaks of Culter Fell.
Key Statistics
Rank
328th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Culter Hills and Tinto
Prominence
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22
Nearest Town
Tweedhopefoot
Geology
You are walking on the Mindork Formation. This foundation consists of ancient sandstone and mudstone that have been hardened and transformed over time.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Clyde Law
Clyde Law
Little Bog Hill
Tweedhopefoot Rig
Pin Stane
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT035164
Latitude
55.4328°N
Longitude
3.5253°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely refers to the presence of hazel in the lower cloughs or glens, though the high ground is now almost entirely open moorland.
- •The summit is often visited as part of a long, undulating circuit of the Culter Hills, serving as a transitional point between the lower Lamington slopes and the higher bulk of Hillshaw Head.
- •Looking north, the distinctive 'beehive' profile of Tinto stands out clearly across the Clyde Valley, while the southern view is dominated by the sprawling mass of Gathersnow Hill.
- •In common with many hills in this range, the 'bush' in its name is more likely an optimistic historical memory than something you will actually find providing shelter on the windswept summit today.