The Top 5 Natural Monuments around Black Mount
Black Mount’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 5
beautiful natural monuments around Black Mount. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Black Mount. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 3, 2025
Falls of Clyde (Waterfalls)
Highlight • Waterfall
Falls of Clyde Nature Reserve is famous for stunning waterfalls and scenic woodland. Over 100 bird species have been recorded in the reserve, as well as Daubenton’s bats, badgers, otters, and many insect species. For more information, visit: scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserve/falls-of-clyde.
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East Cairn Hill
Highlight • Natural Monument
East Cairn Hill at 561m is 1m lower than West Cairn Hill which is 1.5km away to the southwest. The views from the cairn are great, across the southern Pentland Hills and north to the Forth valley.
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West Water Reservoir
Highlight • Natural Monument
West Water Reservoir is stunningly sitting at the foot of Pentlands Hills and a short walk from West Linton Golf Course. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The …
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Mount Maw Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Mount Maw is a prominent summit with a trig point at 535 m. The southern aspect of the summit means you get amazing views south over the Southern Uplands and around the rest of the Pentland Hills.
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