Scotland
Strandlud Hill
531M
1742FT
About Strandlud Hill
Rising to 531 metres in the Southern Uplands, this grassy dome sits on the fringes of the Forest of Ae. It offers a classic moorland experience, where the lack of established paths is compensated for by the expansive, rolling vistas typical of the Dumfriesshire hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
165th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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100m
Nearest Town
Dalleagles
Geology
You are walking across the Kirkcolm Formation, a sturdy foundation of ancient, muddy sandstone known as wacke.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Milray Hill
Milray Hill
Hillend Hill
Craignane
Craignane
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS582060
Latitude
55.3281°N
Longitude
4.2358°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Strandlud' likely draws from the Scots word 'strand', meaning a small stream or gutter, a nod to the numerous burns draining its flanks into the Water of Ae.
- •Looking south from the summit, the distinctive, steep-sided profile of Queensberry dominates the skyline, while the vast conifer plantations of the Forest of Ae stretch out below.
- •The hill is classified as both a Hump and a Tump, designations that reflect its prominence and relative isolation from the higher summits of the Lowther Hills further north.
- •The terrain is a test of navigation and ankle strength, consisting largely of pathless peat hags and thick tussocky grass that the local sheep seem to navigate with far more grace than most hikers.