Blaeloch Hill

Tucked into the western edge of the Southern Uplands, this rounded moorland summit provides a sturdy vantage point above the Brisbane Glen. The terrain is characteristically peaty and heather-clad, typical of the Clyde Muirshiel hills, but the effortless vista across the Firth of Clyde to Arran makes it a worthy circuit.

• •The name likely stems from the Scots word 'blae', meaning a dark blue or leaden hue, often used to describe the colour of the landscape or the blaeberries that flourish in the acidic moorland soil here.
• •Its status as a Marilyn ensures an impressive sense of isolation and a clear line of sight toward the Cumbrae islands, the Kyles of Bute, and the 'Sleeping Warrior' profile of the Arran mountains.
• •The hill is part of the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, an area of high moorland that serves as a vital catchment for several local reservoirs, including the nearby Outerwards.
• •A successful ascent is usually measured by your ability to navigate the local peat hags without discovering exactly how deep the Southern Uplands can be.