Scotland
Shaw's Hill
394M
1293FT
About Shaw's Hill
Rising within the rolling Southern Uplands, this 394-metre summit offers a quintessentially Scottish Borders experience. Characterised by heathery slopes and quiet moorland, it provides an accessible climb with clear views over the Ettrick Water valley and the extensive forestry that defines this part of the country.
Key Statistics
Rank
606th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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121m
Nearest Town
Ettrickbridge
Geology
Shaw’s Hill is formed from the Hawick Group, a foundation of hardened muddy sandstone that creates the solid ground beneath your boots.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT379215
Latitude
55.4842°N
Longitude
2.9835°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Shaw' comes from the Old English sceaga, meaning a small wood or thicket, indicating the hill was historically part of the ancient Ettrick Forest.
- •It sits in close proximity to the Southern Upland Way, Scotland's first official coast-to-coast long-distance route, which skirts the southern flanks of the hill.
- •The summit offers an excellent perspective on the sprawling timber plantations of the Borders, contrasted against the higher, barer silhouettes of the Ettrick Hills to the southwest.
- •Classified as a Hump (Hundred Metre Prominence), the hill is a minor milestone for baggers who value topographical isolation over sheer elevation.