Scotland
Shaw Hill
383M
1257FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
427th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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146m
Nearest Town
New Galloway
Geology
Shaw Hill sits upon a solid foundation of granite, which formed from a vast body of molten rock cooling deep underground.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NX590718
Latitude
55.0213°N
Longitude
4.2062°W
Did You Know?
- •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.