Scotland
Round Hill
664M
2179FT
About Round Hill
Rising to 664 metres within the Lochaber region, this unassuming Tump offers a quiet, heathery ascent away from the more frequented Highland paths. The terrain is typical of the area’s fringes, dominated by peat and moorland. Reaching the summit provides a grounded sense of scale, with views extending across the vast, rolling plateau of the central Highlands.
Key Statistics
Rank
131st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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36m
Nearest Town
Kirkton
Geology
Round Hill is formed from the Glen Tanar Quartzite Member. This sturdy foundation consists of hardened ancient sandstone and lime-rich rocks that support the fell’s rugged landscape.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO434841
Latitude
56.9447°N
Longitude
2.9320°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Round Hill' is a literal English descriptive term, a common occurrence where older Gaelic names were either lost or supplanted by cartographers during the 18th and 19th centuries.
- •As a Tump, this hill is classified by having a prominence of at least 30 metres, a detail that makes it a specific target for peak-baggers looking to explore beyond the standard Munro and Corbetts lists.
- •The summit offers a specific, wide-angled view of the high Cairngorm plateau to the north, which often retains snow patches well into the spring months.
- •The approach typically involves navigating significant stretches of peat bog and thick heather, making it a terrain that rewards sturdy boots and good navigational timing over outright speed.
- •The hill’s name is a fine example of topographical honesty; it provides exactly the hemispherical silhouette promised, devoid of any jagged ridges or misleading false summits.