Scotland
Trowgrain Middle
629M
2064FT
About Trowgrain Middle
Sitting on the high, grassy plateau of the Ettrick Hills, this rounded summit marks a quiet point on the long ridge north of Andrewhinney Hill. It offers a classic Southern Upland experience: pathless, mossy terrain and a feeling of immense scale, overlooking the deep, steep-sided cleuchs that drain toward the Moffat Water.
Key Statistics
Rank
76th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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22.8m
Nearest Town
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Geology
You are walking on the Selcoth Formation, consisting of ancient sandstone and mudstone that were hardened by natural heat and pressure into the durable rock underfoot.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NT206150
Latitude
55.4228°N
Longitude
3.2548°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Trowgrain' refers to the hill's proximity to a 'grain'—a local Scots term for a branch of a stream—specifically the Trow Grain which feeds the Midlaw Burn.
- •The summit is positioned directly opposite the Moffat Hills; across the valley, the rugged southern face of White Coomb and the hanging valley of the Tail Burn are prominent landmarks.
- •Most walkers visit this top while following the high-level fence line that traverses the watershed between Andrewhinney Hill and Bell Craig.
- •Navigating the broad, featureless summit plateau in thick mist requires a map and compass, as the lack of a formal cairn makes the highest point difficult to distinguish from the surrounding peat hags.