Scotland
Blaeloch Hill
407M
1335FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
391st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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185m
Nearest Town
Largs
Geology
You are walking on ancient lava flows called the Strathgryfe Member. This hill is built from solid volcanic rocks, including basalt, formed by past eruptions.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS243553
Latitude
55.7593°N
Longitude
4.8013°W
Did You Know?
- •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.