Scotland
Whaup Knowe
525M
1722FT
About Whaup Knowe
Tucked away in the western Moffat Hills, this grassy dome offers a quiet perspective on the Southern Uplands. At 525 metres, it lacks the drama of its higher neighbours but provides a fine vantage point over the Fruid Reservoir and the vast, undulating ridges leading toward Hart Fell.
Key Statistics
Rank
267th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Moffat Hills
Prominence
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21
Nearest Town
Scottish Borders
Geology
You are walking across the Queensberry Formation, a mix of hardened sand, mud, and smooth pebbles. These layered sediments form the solid ground beneath your boots.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT106159
Latitude
55.4290°N
Longitude
3.4132°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is rooted in Lowland Scots; a 'whaup' is a curlew, a bird whose distinctive, bubbling call is a constant companion on these high moorlands, while a 'knowe' refers to a small hill or mound.
- •The summit sits on the high ground north of Hart Fell, making it a logical inclusion for walkers exploring the long, airy ridges that divide the Annan and Tweed watersheds.
- •From the top, there is an excellent view looking directly north down the length of the Fruid Reservoir, framed by the bulky profiles of Broad Law and Talla Cleuch Head.
- •In typical Southern Upland fashion, the ground between here and Hart Fell Rig is expertly designed to test the integrity of your gaiters, remaining stubbornly marshy even after a dry spell.