Scotland
Waterhead
473M
1552FT
About Waterhead
Rising above the upper reaches of the River Clyde in the Southern Uplands, this rounded Hump offers a quiet, often boggy ascent. Its grassy slopes typify the Border hills, rewarding walkers with clear perspectives over the Daer Reservoir and the sprawling Lowther Hills to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
293rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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131m
Nearest Town
South Ayrshire
Geology
You are walking across a foundation of hard, granite-like rock and layers of gritty sandstone.
Find It
Latitude
55.2343°N
Longitude
4.4498°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is a literal description of its topography, marking the 'head' or source of the burns that flow south into the Daer Water and north toward the River Clyde.
- •Its position provides an excellent vantage point for surveying the Daer Reservoir, one of the largest and most remote bodies of water in the Southern Uplands.
- •The summit offers a clear view of the distinctive white radar 'golf ball' atop Lowther Hill, a useful navigational landmark for those traversing this often featureless moorland.
- •While the climb is straightforward, the lack of a distinct path means you may spend as much time navigating peat hags as you will admiring the scenery.