Scotland
Hopetoun Craig
633M
2077FT
About Hopetoun Craig
Tucked away in the Ettrick Hills, this 633-metre summit provides a secluded vantage point over the Southern Uplands. Often climbed alongside neighbouring Wind Fell, its slopes are typical of the region—grassy, occasionally boggy, and largely pathless. From the top, you gain a clear, unobstructed look across to the distinctive dome of Ettrick Pen.
Key Statistics
Rank
75th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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38.7m
Nearest Town
Potburn
Geology
You’re walking over the Kirkhope Formation, which consists of ancient sand and mud that intense heat and pressure have hardened into tough rock.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NT187067
Latitude
55.3484°N
Longitude
3.2825°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely refers to the Earls of Hopetoun, members of the Hope family who held extensive land across the Borders; 'Craig' usually denotes a rocky outcrop, though this hill is predominantly soft and grassy.
- •It is frequently combined with Wind Fell and Ettrick Pen to create a long, circular ridge walk, traversing the high ground between the Ettrick and Moffat valleys.
- •The summit offers a commanding view of the upper Ettrick valley, with the sharp profiles of the Moffat Hills, including White Coomb, visible to the west.