Scotland
Enoch Hill
569M
1867FT
About Enoch Hill
Rising above the Afton Valley near New Cumnock, this rounded moorland peak is the highest point in its immediate area. A prominent Hump, its broad slopes offer a solitary walking experience and clear views over the Afton Reservoir and south toward the rugged heart of the Galloway Forest Park.
Key Statistics
Rank
105th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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144.4m
Nearest Town
Dalleagles
Geology
You are walking over the Marchburn and Kirkcolm Formations, which are made of a type of muddy sandstone that provides the hill's foundation.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS562067
Latitude
55.3337°N
Longitude
4.2683°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a relic of the region’s linguistic history, likely deriving from the Scottish Gaelic Aonach, meaning a high place or moorland ridge, though the surrounding hills also carry heavy influences from Old Norse.
- •The hill overlooks the Afton Water, the river celebrated by Robert Burns in his 1791 poem 'Sweet Afton'; walkers descending its northern slopes look directly down into the valley that inspired the famous lines.
- •On a clear day, the summit provides a specific vantage point over the Afton Reservoir to the west and the massive, rounded profile of Cairnsmore of Carsphairn to the south.
- •Despite being classified as a Hump, the actual ascent often involves more of a 'squelch', as the broad summit plateau is notorious for its ability to retain peat-stained water long after the rain has stopped.