Scotland
Wind Fell
665M
2182FT
About Wind Fell
Standing on the border between the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway, this rounded Ettrick Donald offers classic Southern Uplands terrain. Its grassy slopes are often tackled as part of a high-level circuit from the head of the Ettrick Valley, linking it with neighbouring Hopetoun Craig and Ettrick Pen.
Key Statistics
Rank
58th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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91.9m
Nearest Town
Scottish Borders
Geology
Wind Fell is built from the Kirkhope Formation, featuring ancient layers of sand and mud that have been baked and hardened into tough rock.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT178061
Latitude
55.3427°N
Longitude
3.2961°W
Did You Know?
- •The name reflects a linguistic mix common in the Southern Uplands; while 'Wind' is descriptive of its exposed position, 'Fell' is derived from the Old Norse fjall, marking the northern reaches of Viking influence in the region.
- •The hill is frequently climbed by following a section of the Southern Upland Way from the remote Over Phawhope bothy, which sits in the valley to the east and provides a quiet base for exploring the range.
- •From the summit plateau, hikers can look west to see the deep trench of the Moffat Water valley and the bulky profiles of the Moffat Hills, most notably the high domes of Hart Fell and White Coomb.
- •The county boundary between the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway runs directly across the summit, marked by a fence line that serves as a reliable navigational aid in the frequent mist.
- •True to its name, the hill offers almost nothing in the way of natural shelter, ensuring that the local climate remains the most memorable feature of any visit.