At 2,379 feet (725 m) Lowther Hill is the second highest summit in the group of Southern Upland hills that bear its name, the Lowther Hills. Rising 23 feet (7 …

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Location: Crawford And Elvanfoot, South Lanarkshire, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Lowther Hill & Green Lowther loop from Wanlockhead

19.1km

05:29

570m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lowther Hill – Green Lowther loop from Wanlockhead

10.8km

03:21

390m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dan Hobson

January 3, 2020

The summit of Lowther Hill is topped with a giant ‘golf ball’ radar station for monitoring aircraft. For anyone completing the Southern Upland Way, this is the highest point on the entire hike. A popular winter sports spot, the hill might look more like a ski slope than a walking route in winter. From the summit, you are afforded magical views over the countryside below.

Yvonne

April 14, 2020

Part of the Southern upland way, the Radar station on the top of Lowther hill can be seen for miles around, however on the day we went it was only visible from a few yards. Lowther hill is also home to Southern Scotlands ski resort

51m

March 8, 2023

Lowther Hill is a Donald at 725m. The summit is crowned with a golf ball style radar station which detracts slightly from the otherwise wild feeling. The Southern Upland Way long distance trail passes the summit and it's also often climbed on the way to the higher Green Lowther.

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Location: Crawford And Elvanfoot, South Lanarkshire, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Lowther Hill Radar Station

1. Lowther Hill & Green Lowther loop from Wanlockhead

2. Lowther Hill – Green Lowther loop from Wanlockhead

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