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Scotland
Broughton Heights [Pyked Stane Hill]
571M
1873FT
About Broughton Heights [Pyked Stane Hill]
Rising above the village of Broughton, this expansive grassy ridge offers straightforward walking with surprisingly grand rewards. The broad, heathery plateau leads to a summit marked by a substantial cairn and trig pillar, providing a fine vantage point over the Tweed Valley toward the bulky silhouette of Culter Fell.
Key Statistics
Rank
136th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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347m
Nearest Town
Scottish Borders
Geology
The ground beneath your feet consists of hardened mud and gritty sandstone. These sturdy layers form the solid foundation for the landscape surrounding you.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NT122411
Latitude
55.6555°N
Longitude
3.3954°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Pyked Stane Hill refers to the prominent 'pointed stone' or cairn at the summit, derived from the Scots 'pykit' (pointed) and 'stane'.
- •The hill is often climbed as part of the John Buchan Way, a 13-mile route named after the local author and diplomat who famously wrote The Thirty-Nine Steps.
- •On a clear day, the summit offers a classic Southern Uplands panorama, stretching from the Pentland Hills in the north to the distinctive, isolated cone of Tinto Hill in the west.
- •Despite its modest height, its status as a Marilyn is earned by a drop of over 150 metres on all sides, making it the highest point of the Broughton Heights ridge.