Scotland
Stony Hill
561M
1841FT
About Stony Hill
Tucked away in the rolling expanse of the Southern Uplands, this 561-metre peak offers a quiet alternative to the busier Lowther Hills. Its grassy slopes and broad, rounded profile are characteristic of the region, providing an atmospheric vantage point over the Nith Valley and the dramatic, landscaped mounds of the Crawick Multiverse.
Key Statistics
Rank
115th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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142m
Nearest Town
Muirkirk
Geology
Stony Hill is built from ancient volcanic lava and gritty sandstone. These two rock types form the rugged foundation beneath your boots.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS725215
Latitude
55.4709°N
Longitude
4.0178°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a direct descriptive title from the English and Scots languages, identifying a rare area of exposed rock and scree amidst the deep peat hags that define much of the surrounding plateau.
- •The summit offers a commanding view of the white 'golf ball' radar station on Lowther Hill to the southeast, alongside the distant, rugged silhouettes of the Galloway Hills to the west.
- •It is a common inclusion for walkers exploring the hills around Sanquhar, sitting just north of the Southern Upland Way as it traverses the high ground between the Nith and Wanlock Water.
- •Despite the promise of its name, the seasoned walker will find that the 'stony' sections are heavily outnumbered by stretches of classic Southern Upland bog that can swallow a trekking pole with surprising ease.