Scotland
Fastheugh Hill
502M
1646FT
About Fastheugh Hill
Rising above the Yarrow Valley near Yarrowford, this rounded Southern Upland summit offers a quiet alternative to the busier nearby trails. The ascent reveals a wide panorama over the Yarrow Water, with clear views across to Minch Moor and the distinctive, three-peaked silhouette of the Eildon Hills to the east.
Key Statistics
Rank
362nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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144.9m
Nearest Town
Yarrowford
Geology
The ground here is part of the Hawick Group. It is made of wacke, a type of muddy sandstone.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Fauldshope Hill
Tinnis Top
Old Hill
Rough Knowe
Peatshank Head
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT393277
Latitude
55.5394°N
Longitude
2.9630°W
Did You Know?
- •The name combines the Scots 'heugh', meaning a steep bank or glen side, with 'fast', which historically referred to a stronghold or firm enclosure overlooking the Yarrow valley.
- •It is frequently climbed as part of a circular walk from Yarrowford, often paired with the neighbouring Hangingshaw Hill or visited as a detour from the popular Three Brethren route.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the Broadmeadows estate and the deep, wooded clefts of the Ettrick Forest hills to the south.
- •In these hills, the name 'Fastheugh' is more likely a nod to an old defensive site than an indication of how quickly you will negotiate the thick, local heather.