Scotland
Castramon Hill
358M
1175FT
About Castramon Hill
Overlooking the ancient canopy of the Fleet Valley, this modest Southern Upland summit offers a quiet alternative to the higher Galloway peaks. Its grassy slopes reward walkers with clear views over the winding Water of Fleet and south across the Solway Firth toward the distant Cumbrian fells.
Key Statistics
Rank
477th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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130m
Nearest Town
Milton
Geology
You are walking on the Gala Unit 4 formation, a base of muddy sandstones and rocks embedded with rounded pebbles.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NX781836
Latitude
55.1320°N
Longitude
3.9123°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is believed to derive from the Latin 'castra', referring to the nearby Iron Age earthworks or 'fort of the hill' situated near the base of the slope.
- •The hill towers over the ancient Castramon Wood, a Site of Special Scientific Interest noted for its rare sessile oaks and spectacular bluebell displays in late spring.
- •From the summit, the view west is dominated by the massive granite bulk of Cairnsmore of Fleet, the most southerly of Scotland's major hills.
- •While the 358-metre height suggests a simple stroll, the local bracken can reach such impressive heights by August that the hill effectively defends its own summit from all but the most persistent walkers.