Scotland
Well Hill
606M
1988FT
About Well Hill
Rising steeply above the dramatic Dalveen Pass in the Lowther Hills, this rounded Graham offers a classic Southern Uplands experience. Its grassy, often boggy slopes require a steady pull, but the summit rewards walkers with clear views across the deep glacial trench of the pass toward the white radar station on Lowther Hill.
Key Statistics
Rank
70th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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200m
Nearest Town
Durisdeer
Geology
Well Hill is made of muddy sandstone and hardened mud and sand. These rocks from the Shinnel and Mindork formations form the sturdy ground beneath your feet.
Find It
Latitude
55.3401°N
Longitude
3.7143°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely derived from the various springs or 'wells' that rise on its upper slopes, which historically provided vital water for livestock grazing on these high moorlands.
- •The summit offers a commanding perspective of the Dalveen Pass, where the A702 follows a dramatic, steep-sided glacial valley carved through the heart of the Lowther range.
- •It is frequently climbed as part of a high-level horseshoe route starting from the historic village of Durisdeer, usually linked with the neighbouring Durisdeer Hill and Gana Hill.
- •Falling just twelve feet short of the 2,000ft mark, Well Hill is classified as a Graham, though its 182m of topographic prominence also earns it status as a Marilyn.
- •Naming a hill in the Southern Uplands after a source of water is a bit like naming a desert after a grain of sand—it is perfectly accurate, yet tells you very little about the probability of getting your feet wet.