Scotland
Green Lowther
732M
2402FT
About Green Lowther
Dominating the skyline of the Southern Uplands, this rounded Graham is defined by the massive white radar dome at its summit. Reached easily via a service road from Wanlockhead, the grassy slopes offer expansive views over the Daer Reservoir and toward the distant peaks of the Galloway Forest Park.
Key Statistics
Rank
11th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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424m
Nearest Town
Leadhills
Geology
The ground beneath your boots is the Portpatrick Formation, a sturdy layer of muddy sandstone.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS900120
Latitude
55.3899°N
Longitude
3.7375°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Lowther likely stems from the Old Norse 'lauðr', meaning foaming water, which originally referred to the rivers draining the range before being adopted by the hills themselves.
- •The summit is home to a major National Air Traffic Services (NATS) radar station, housed in a distinctive white dome that serves as a landmark for miles in every direction.
- •A private tarmac service road leads from the village of Wanlockhead directly to the top, making this one of the most accessible peaks in the region for walkers and a celebrated 'HC' (hors catégorie) climb for road cyclists.
- •From the 732m trig point, the view south-west carries across Nithsdale to the Merrick and the mountains of Galloway, while the nearby masts of Lowther Hill stand prominently to the west.
- •Navigation to the summit is one of the few instances in the Scottish hills where a compass is largely decorative; simply follow the tarmac road until you reach the giant golf ball.