Gathersnow Hill
Rolling hill overlooking Tweedsmuir
In the Southern Uplands, overlooking Tweedsmuir, Gathersnow Hill is one of two Grahams in a circuit of rolling grass-covered hills surrounding Coulter Reservoir.Gathersnow Hill
| Height | 688m |
| Prominence | 210m |
| Lists | Grahams, 121 Donalds |
| Location | Tinto and Culter Fells, The Borders |
| Grid Ref | NT058256 |
| Lat/Lon | 55.51591, -3.49214 |
Gathersnow Hill is a high point and one of two Grahams on a series of rolling hills in the Southern Uplands, north of Tweedsmuir. Views from Culter Fell's summit over the Clyde Valley are quite lovely, though a bit of a shame about the massive wind farm spoiling the view south-west.
Gathersnow Hill is most easily gained from the estate tracks in Glen Holm or by Kingledoors Burn. However, for a fine hike or run over rolling hills, I've found the circuit around Coulter Reservoir to be more enjoyable.
On rolling hillsides and vast plateaux, paths aside fence-lines are followed for most of the way to Gathersnow Hill's summit. Tracks put in for the wind-turbines to the west and south of Gathersnow Hill aid access and make for straightforward navigation.
Routes up Gathersnow Hill
Culter Fell and Gathersnow Hill | |
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The rolling Culter Hills lie in the Southern Uplands, just south of Biggar. The highest peaks are Culter Fell and Gathersnow Hill - vast heather and grass covered lumps. Navigation is fairly easy following well-maintained fences. Peaks : 2 Grahams, 4 Donalds
Ascent : 960m (3150ft) Distance : 19km (12m) Time : 6:30hr |
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