Scotland
Dungavel Hill
510M
1673FT
About Dungavel Hill
Sitting just across the valley from its more famous neighbour, Tinto, this rounded Marilyn offers a quieter perspective of the Southern Uplands. Its grassy slopes rise above Wiston, providing a clear, unimpeded view of the Clyde Valley and the dramatic, scree-clad northern face of Tinto across the A702.
Key Statistics
Rank
211th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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222m
Nearest Town
Wiston Mains
Geology
You are walking on the Dungavel Hill Conglomerate. This rugged foundation consists of ancient volcanic fragments and pebbles naturally bonded together.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS942305
Latitude
55.5572°N
Longitude
3.6776°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely a hybrid of the Gaelic Dùn (hill or fort) and the Cumbric Gafael (a holding or reach), reflecting the complex linguistic history of the Lanarkshire borders.
- •While the 'Tinto Tap' attracts thousands of walkers annually, Dungavel Hill remains a tranquil alternative; it is classified as a Marilyn, meaning it possesses a significant 150 metres of prominence despite its modest height.
- •The summit offers an unparalleled vantage point to study the massive Bronze Age cairn on Tinto’s summit and the higher, rolling profiles of Culter Fell and Gathersnow Hill to the south.
- •It is the ideal peak for the hillwalker who enjoys the scenery of the Clyde Valley but prefers watching the crowds on the opposite hill through binoculars rather than joining them.