Common Hill

Hill, Mountain in Lanarkshire

Scotland

Common Hill

Summit area of Common Hill A wind farm with many generators and a network of roads covers Common Hill and Broomerside Hill. The view beyond the trig point is eastwards where Tinto is the dominant hill. — Summit area of Common Hill Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Common Hill is a prominent natural landmark located in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is situated in the southern part of the region, near the town of Biggar. This hill is part of the wider Southern Uplands, a range of hills and mountains that stretch across southern Scotland.

With an elevation of around 400 meters (1,312 feet), Common Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Its distinctive shape and relatively easy access make it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.

The hill is known for its diverse flora and fauna, boasting a range of plant species including heather, gorse, and various wildflowers, especially in the summer months. It is also home to a variety of bird species such as skylarks and meadow pipits, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

Common Hill is easily accessible from nearby towns and villages, with several walking routes leading to its summit. The most popular route starts from the village of Coulter, where a well-marked path takes visitors through fields and meadows before ascending the hill. The climb is relatively gentle, making it suitable for families and those new to hiking.

Once at the top, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding Lanarkshire countryside, including the rolling hills, valleys, and farmland. On clear days, it is even possible to see as far as the Pentland Hills to the north and the Moffat Hills to the south.

Overall, Common Hill offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty of the Lanarkshire landscape and enjoy a peaceful escape in nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.555762/-3.9159525 or Grid Reference NS7930. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Summit area of Common Hill A wind farm with many generators and a network of roads covers Common Hill and Broomerside Hill. The view beyond the trig point is eastwards where Tinto is the dominant hill.

Summit area of Common Hill

A wind farm with many generators and a network of roads covers Common Hill and Broomerside Hill. The view beyond the trig point is eastwards where Tinto is the dominant hill.

Trevor Littlewood

Common Hill Parked at Douglas West and use wind farm access road for most of way to summit on windy grey morning with Adam Auckland, doing some D of E training and celebrating my mother&#039;s 75 birthday.
Name: Common Hill
Hill number: 1682
Height: 488m / 1601ft
Area: 27A: Ayr to the River Clyde
Class: Ma
Grid ref: NS 79191 30781
Summit feature: no feature
Drop: 172m
Col: 316m NS776317

Common Hill

Parked at Douglas West and use wind farm access road for most of way to summit on windy grey morning with Adam Auckland, doing some D of E training and celebrating my mother's 75 birthday. Name: Common Hill Hill number: 1682 Height: 488m / 1601ft Area: 27A: Ayr to the River Clyde Class: Ma Grid ref: NS 79191 30781 Summit feature: no feature Drop: 172m Col: 316m NS776317

Henry's Hill View dominated by wind turbines over on Common and Hagshaw Hill.

Henry's Hill

View dominated by wind turbines over on Common and Hagshaw Hill.

Common Hill Scotland&#039;s first windfarm (1994)

Common Hill

Scotland's first windfarm (1994)

Looking up Wedder Hill

Looking up Wedder Hill

Hagshaw Hill

Hagshaw Hill

Looking down from Wedder Hill

Looking down from Wedder Hill

Trig point S6108 on Common Hill

Trig point S6108 on Common Hill

Sheepfold below Windrow Hill

Sheepfold below Windrow Hill

Hagshawhill wind farm from the air Opened with 20 turbines in 1995, 26 more were added in 2006.

Hagshawhill wind farm from the air

Opened with 20 turbines in 1995, 26 more were added in 2006.

Wind turbines on Common Hill and Burnt Rig A section of the Hagshaw Hill Wind Farm

Wind turbines on Common Hill and Burnt Rig

A section of the Hagshaw Hill Wind Farm

Trig pillar and wind turbines on Common Hill A plethora of wind turbines dominate the hillsides and moorland in this area.

Trig pillar and wind turbines on Common Hill

A plethora of wind turbines dominate the hillsides and moorland in this area.

Tributary of Windrow Burn between Broomerside and Common Hills

Tributary of Windrow Burn between Broomerside and Common Hills

Windrow Burn

Windrow Burn

Windrow Burn below Windrow Hill

Windrow Burn below Windrow Hill

Hillside below Burnt Rig

Hillside below Burnt Rig

Fence on Burnt Rig

Fence on Burnt Rig

Towards Burnt Rig top

Towards Burnt Rig top

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Common Hill is located at Grid Ref: NS7930 (Lat: 55.555762, Lng: -3.9159525)

Unitary Authority: South Lanarkshire

Police Authority: Lanarkshire

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Common Hill

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