Scotland
Cocklaw Hill
319M
1047FT
About Cocklaw Hill
Rising as a gentle, grassy swell within the eastern Lammermuir Hills, this Southern Upland summit offers a quiet and uncomplicated ascent. At 319 metres, it serves as a fine vantage point, providing clear lines of sight across the East Lothian coastal plain toward the distinct silhouettes of the Firth of Forth islands.
Key Statistics
Rank
782nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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129m
Nearest Town
Innerwick
Geology
The ground here belongs to the Great Conglomerate Formation, made of alternating layers of hardened sand and rounded pebbles that have fused into solid rock.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NT718714
Latitude
55.9349°N
Longitude
2.4525°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is rooted in Old English, where 'hlaw' denotes a rounded hill or mound, and 'cocc' likely refers to a woodcock or black grouse, birds traditionally found on these moorland fringes.
- •From the summit, walkers can clearly identify the volcanic tooth of North Berwick Law to the north and the distant, white-topped Bass Rock rising from the sea.
- •Despite its modest elevation, its status as a Hump ensures a sense of independence; the classification stands for 'Hundred Metre Prominence', meaning there is a significant drop in every direction before a higher hill is reached.
- •While the name might suggest a bustling lek of moorland birds, you are currently more likely to be greeted by the indifferent gaze of local sheep and the sight of nearby wind turbines.