Scotland
Gathersnow Hill
690M
2262FT
About Gathersnow Hill
Tucked away in the Southern Uplands, this rounded Graham is the second-highest point in the Culter Hills. It offers a quieter, more expansive experience than its popular neighbor, Tinto. The terrain is typical of the Borders: broad, grassy, and occasionally boggy, providing clear lines of sight toward the more rugged Tweedsmuir Hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
42nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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210.6m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking across the Shinnel Formation, made of ancient sandstone and mudstone that have been hardened and transformed by immense pressure.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT058256
Latitude
55.5159°N
Longitude
3.4921°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a literal descriptive term in Scots-English, highlighting the hill's topographical tendency to collect deep snow drifts in its hollows which often persist long after the surrounding summits have cleared.
- •Hillwalkers frequently combine the summit with Culter Fell to the north; however, the intervening col near Mossy Burn is notorious for its complex peat hags, requiring some careful navigation and nimble footwork.
- •The summit offers a commanding view over the Fruid Reservoir to the southeast, with the massive, antenna-topped dome of Broad Law clearly visible across the Tweed Valley.
- •Despite its evocative name suggesting a pristine alpine environment, your most likely gathering on a typical day will be a substantial layer of black peat mud on your gaiters.