Scotland
Andrewhinney Hill
677M
2222FT
About Andrewhinney Hill
Rising as the highest point of a long, undulating ridge in the Ettrick Hills, this Graham offers a classic Southern Uplands experience. Its grassy, broad-backed slopes provide a sense of space and seclusion, standing directly across the Moffat Water valley from the popular peaks of White Coomb and the Grey Mare's Tail.
Key Statistics
Rank
49th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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194m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on the Selcoth Formation, where ancient layers of sand and mud have been squeezed and hardened into tough, durable stone.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT197138
Latitude
55.4122°N
Longitude
3.2690°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely derived from the Scots word 'whin', referring to gorse or furze, suggesting these slopes were once associated with a local figure named Andrew and notable for their scrubby vegetation.
- •The summit offers a commanding perspective of the Moffat Hills across the valley, providing a clear profile of the massive hollow of the Tail Burn and the 60-metre plunge of the Grey Mare’s Tail waterfall.
- •It is most frequently climbed as part of a high-level circuit from the A708, often paired with the neighbouring summits of Bell Craig and Mid Craig to complete a long ridge walk above the Moffat Water.
- •The northwestern slopes are protected as part of the Moffat Hills Special Area of Conservation, recognized for rare arctic-alpine plants that survive on the steep, craggy ground descending toward the valley floor.
- •Standing at an elevation of exactly 2,222 feet, the hill provides a rare moment of numerical symmetry for walkers who still navigate using imperial measurements.