Scotland
Common Hill
488M
1601FT
About Common Hill
Rising above the upper Clyde Valley in the Southern Uplands, this rounded Marilyn is defined by its quiet, grassy slopes. While often overlooked for the higher Culter Fells, its summit provides a clear, uncrowded vantage point over the river's winding path and the distinctive, cone-like profile of nearby Tinto.
Key Statistics
Rank
267th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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172m
Nearest Town
Glespin
Geology
Common Hill is built upon layers of sandstone from the Quarry Arenite and Swanshaw formations. These solid rock beds form the sturdy foundation beneath your feet.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NS791307
Latitude
55.5557°N
Longitude
3.9168°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a literal reference to its historical status as common grazing land, likely once used by the inhabitants of the nearby settlements of Lamington or Wiston.
- •From the summit, walkers gain an exceptional view of Tinto to the north-west, providing a much better appreciation of its massive scale than is possible from the floor of the Clyde Valley.
- •The hill sits in a landscape of smooth grass and heather typical of the Southern Uplands, making for straightforward but occasionally damp cross-country navigation.
- •Despite the name suggesting a place of frequent public gathering, it remains one of the more solitary Marilyns in the region, usually devoid of the queues found on more famous Scottish peaks.