Scotland
Doddin
476M
1562FT
About Doddin
Rising above the M74 corridor in South Lanarkshire, this rounded Southern Upland hill offers a straightforward but rewarding ascent. The terrain is typical of the Lowthers: steep, grassy slopes leading to a broad summit. From the top, you gain clear views across the upper Clyde Valley toward the massive bulk of Culter Fell.
Key Statistics
Rank
288th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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127m
Nearest Town
Watermeetings
Geology
You are walking on the Shinnel Formation, a foundation made of hardened, muddy sandstone known as wacke.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS940131
Latitude
55.4007°N
Longitude
3.6743°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely stems from the Scots word 'dod', referring to a rounded, bare hill or a blunt summit, a common topographical descriptor across the Southern Uplands.
- •Its position overlooking the M74 and the West Coast Main Line makes it a perfect spot to observe the industrial arteries of Scotland cutting through the rural landscape of the Clyde Valley.
- •To the south, the horizon is dominated by the prominent white radar dome on Lowther Hill, which serves as a useful navigational handrail in this rolling terrain.
- •While officially classified as a Hump, Doddin is often overlooked by those heading for the higher Lowther hills, making it a reliable choice for a quieter walk away from the main ridge.