Scotland
Crailzie Hill
476M
1562FT
About Crailzie Hill
Tucked away in the Southern Uplands, this 476m Hump offers a quiet alternative to the busier Tweedsmuir peaks. Its grassy slopes provide an honest tug for the legs, rewarding climbers with clear, specific views across to the high masts of Broad Law and the shimmering Talla Reservoir.
Key Statistics
Rank
427th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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141m
Nearest Town
Stevenson
Geology
Crailzie Hill is built from layers of gritty sandstone. These rocks belong to the Kirkcolm and Portpatrick formations, which form the sturdy foundation beneath your feet.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT194452
Latitude
55.6940°N
Longitude
3.2837°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is thought to derive from the Gaelic or Cumbric word for rock or crag, though today its slopes are primarily characterized by the rolling moorland grass common to the Tweed Valley hills.
- •Walkers typically approach the summit as part of a circular route from the Talla Reservoir road, often combining it with the neighbouring Pykestone Hill.
- •The summit offers an excellent vantage point for viewing the deep, glaciated trough of the Talla Valley and the artificial expanse of the reservoir below.
- •Despite being overshadowed by its 800-metre neighbours, its classification as a Hump ensures it remains a distinct, self-contained climb with over 100 metres of drop on all sides.