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Scotland
Rough Side [Quarter Wood Hill]
402M
1319FT
About Rough Side [Quarter Wood Hill]
Rising above the Clyde valley near Biggar, this modest Hump offers a quiet alternative to the busier Tinto nearby. Its heather-clad slopes provide an accessible climb with expansive views across the Southern Uplands and the distinctive, isolated profile of the Culter Hills to the south.
Key Statistics
Rank
589th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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134m
Nearest Town
Broughton
Geology
You are trekking across the Kirkcolm Formation, which is primarily made of a hardy, gritty sandstone known as wacke.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NT094339
Latitude
55.5903°N
Longitude
3.4376°W
Did You Know?
- •The primary name is straightforwardly descriptive of the uneven, tussocky terrain typical of these Southern Upland foothills, while the alternative 'Quarter Wood' likely refers to historical land partitions used in traditional Scottish estate management.
- •It is frequently tackled as part of a circular route starting near the village of Lamington, often linked with its southern neighbour, Scaut Hill, to create a longer day in these often-overlooked hills.
- •The summit offers a clear perspective of the Biggar Gap, a significant geological and historical corridor that sits between the drainage basins of the River Clyde and the River Tweed.
- •As both a Hump and a Tump, Rough Side is defined by its prominence rather than its absolute height, meaning the climb involves more effort than its 402-metre stature suggests to a casual map-reader.