Scotland
Hudderstone
626M
2054FT
About Hudderstone
Sitting within the rolling grass and heather of the Southern Uplands, this broad-backed Donald offers a quiet alternative to the popular Tinto. While the ascent is straightforward, the summit provides a clear look at the sprawling Clyde Wind Farm to the west and the bulky profile of Culter Fell to the east.
Key Statistics
Rank
78th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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111m
Nearest Town
Culter Water Head
Geology
You are walking on the Portpatrick Formation, composed of a gritty, muddy sandstone. This durable rock provides the solid foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT022271
Latitude
55.5282°N
Longitude
3.5507°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Old English personal name 'Hud' combined with 'stan' (stone), suggesting the summit or a nearby landmark once marked a boundary or a specific individual's territory.
- •Most walkers reach the summit as part of the classic Culter Hills horseshoe, a high-level circuit that typically includes the nearby peaks of Gathersnow Hill and the 748-metre Culter Fell.
- •On a clear day, the view northwest is dominated by the isolated massif of Tinto, while looking south across the Daer Reservoir reveals the high, dark ridges of the Lowther Hills.
- •The southern slopes are defined by the presence of the Clyde Extension Wind Farm; while the turbines are a dominant modern feature, they provide an interesting sense of scale against the rolling, ancient landscape.
- •If you find the navigation through the Southern Upland mist challenging, the steady hum of a nearby turbine serves as a surprisingly effective, if somewhat industrial, foghorn.