Scotland
Broadgair Hill
551M
1808FT
About Broadgair Hill
Tucked away in the rolling heart of the Ettrick Hills, this grassy dome offers a quiet alternative to the busier Southern Upland Way. The terrain is typical of the region—broad, soft underfoot, and often damp—rewarding the steady climb with an expansive look across the deep cleuchs towards the higher bulk of Andrewhinney Hill.
Key Statistics
Rank
170th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Ettrick Hills
Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
Scottish Borders
Geology
Broadgair Hill is formed from ancient layers of mud and sand. These have been compressed into the solid mudstone and hardened sandstone beneath your feet.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NT197107
Latitude
55.3839°N
Longitude
3.2679°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Scots 'gair', referring to a patch of green grass or a distinct strip of land, which describes the vegetation patterns often found on these Southern Upland slopes.
- •It occupies a central position on the high watershed between the Ettrick and Yarrow valleys, serving as a significant point on the ridge-walk heading toward Herman Law.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point to view the Moffat Hills to the south-west, where the craggy, steep-sided profile of White Coomb stands out against the softer surrounding ridges.
- •In clear conditions, the 'broad' nature of the hill makes for a pleasant stroll; in a thick Borders mist, its lack of distinguishing features makes it an excellent place to practice your micro-navigation.