Shaw Hill

Rising above the eastern fringes of the Galloway Forest Park, this 383m summit offers a gentler alternative to the rugged granite peaks nearby. Its rounded, grassy profile is typical of the Southern Uplands’ lower reaches, providing a quiet, uncrowded vantage point overlooking the winding Water of Ken.

• •The name originates from the Old English 'sceaga', meaning a small wood or thicket, suggesting the lower slopes were once more densely forested than the open grazing land found today.
• •The summit provides an excellent view of the northern reaches of Loch Ken and the transition from the wild Galloway hills to the softer pastoral landscapes of the Glenkens.
• •While its status as a 'Hump' implies a certain stature, the hill is most notable for its peace; it is rarely visited compared to the neighbouring peaks of the Rhinns of Kells.