Scotland
Bromley Muir
304M
998FT
About Bromley Muir
Overlooking the Vale of Leven, this modest moorland summit provides a peaceful escape from the nearby town of Alexandria. Its heathery slopes and marshy fringes offer a quiet, untamed character typical of the Kilpatrick Hills, rewarding walkers who navigate its pathless sections with clear views across Loch Lomond toward Ben Lomond.
Key Statistics
Rank
519th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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112m
Nearest Town
Alexandria
Geology
Bromley Muir is built from layers of solid sandstone and pebbly conglomerate rock. These gritty stones create the firm, natural path beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS367807
Latitude
55.9914°N
Longitude
4.6196°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely stems from the Old English 'brōm' (broom) and 'lēah' (a clearing), coupled with the Scots 'muir' for moorland, describing the scrubby, open terrain historically found here.
- •Positioned at the western fringe of the Kilpatrick Hills, the hill serves as a natural balcony for viewing the southern end of Loch Lomond and the distinctive profile of the Luss Hills across the water.
- •Despite its modest stature, the hill is classified as a Hump (a hill with a prominence of at least 100 metres), as it is separated from the higher ground of the main Kilpatrick plateau to the east by a significant col.
- •At 998 feet, the summit sits in a state of permanent near-miss, perpetually teased by the 1,000-foot contour line that remains forever out of reach.