Scotland
Glenleith Fell
612M
2007FT
About Glenleith Fell
Rising to a modest 611 metres, this broad, grassy dome offers a quiet perspective on the rolling Lowther Hills. Lacking the infrastructure of its higher neighbours, it provides a sense of isolation and fine views across the Daer Reservoir toward the prominent white radar station on Lowther Hill.
Key Statistics
Rank
63rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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20.8m
Nearest Town
Durisdeer
Geology
The fell is built from the Gala Unit 4 formation. It consists of wacke, which is a rugged type of muddy sandstone.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS922023
Latitude
55.3037°N
Longitude
3.6991°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a linguistic hybrid typical of the Southern Uplands, likely combining the Gaelic 'liath' (grey) with the Old Norse 'fell', meaning a hill or mountain.
- •The hill sits on a major drainage divide; rainfall on the western slopes feeds the River Nith and the Solway Firth, while the eastern side flows into the Daer Water, forming the headwaters of the River Clyde.
- •While often overlooked, the summit is best reached as part of a high-level ridge walk from the Daer Reservoir, linking it with the neighbouring tops of Scaw'd Law and Wedder Law.
- •In a range defined by industrial-scale wind farms and the massive 'golf ball' radar station on the horizon, Glenleith Fell offers a rare, low-tech escape where the only thing broadcast is the wind.