Scotland
Dundaff Hill
352M
1155FT
About Dundaff Hill
Rising above the eastern end of the Carron Valley Reservoir, this modest moorland summit offers a quiet perspective on the surrounding Gargunnock Hills. Primarily characterized by rough grass and heather, it serves as a peaceful outlier for those seeking solitude away from the busier trails of the nearby Meikle Bin.
Key Statistics
Rank
135th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Central Scotland
Prominence
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102m
Nearest Town
Craigannet
Geology
You are walking across ancient lava flows. These volcanic rocks are filled with mineral crystals ranging from tiny specks to large, visible grains.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS735844
Latitude
56.0365°N
Longitude
4.0312°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely derived from the Gaelic Dùn Dubh, meaning 'Black Hill' or 'Black Fort,' a reference to the dark, heathery appearance of its slopes when viewed from the valley below.
- •The summit provides a specific, unobstructed vantage point over the Carron Valley Reservoir, with the distinctive conical profile of Meikle Bin dominating the view to the southwest.
- •Despite its modest height, the hill is classified as a Hump (Hundred Metre Prominence), indicating it has a significant drop on all sides that separates it from its neighbours in the Central Belt.
- •The surrounding area was historically part of the ancient Lennox district, a rugged landscape used for centuries as high-altitude grazing land for hardy livestock.
- •It remains a steadfast choice for walkers who prefer their summits without the inconvenience of a path or the burden of meeting another human being.