Coom Dod

Rising to 553 metres in the Lowther Hills, this rounded summit sits in the quieter southern reaches of the range. The name 'Coom Dod' suggests a hollow-topped hill from Scots dialect, reflecting the character of these gently undulating Border uplands. A modest ascent often linked with neighbouring Lowther tops.

• •The name combines 'Coom', from Scots dialect meaning a hollow or bowl-shaped depression, with 'Dod', a common Border term for a rounded hilltop—an accurate description of the gentle, grassy character typical of the Lowther Hills.
• •Coom Dod qualifies as a Donald Dewey, placing it among Scottish hills between 500 and 609 metres with a drop of at least 30 metres—a classification that captures the modest but distinct summits scattered throughout the Southern Uplands.
• •The Lowther Hills form a significant watershed, with streams from these slopes feeding both the Clyde to the north and the Annan to the south, making even the quieter summits like Coom Dod part of a crucial upland divide.