How hard is Nutberry Hill?

Nutberry Hill is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Forestry tracks, then deep heather and peat hags on the open moor.

Where do I park for Nutberry Hill?

Standard parking is at NS 791 280. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.

When is the best time to climb Nutberry Hill?

The standard good-weather months for Nutberry Hill are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.

Can I bring my dog up Nutberry Hill?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.

How hard is Nutberry Hill?

Nutberry Hill is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Forestry tracks, then deep heather and peat hags on the open moor.

Where do I park for Nutberry Hill?

Standard parking is at NS 791 280. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.

When is the best time to climb Nutberry Hill?

The standard good-weather months for Nutberry Hill are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.

Can I bring my dog up Nutberry Hill?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.

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Nutberry Hill

Nutberry Hill stands at 522m in the high moorlands of South Lanarkshire at NS74, above the village of Glespin and the Glentaggart open-cast workings. Featureless from below but a notable bump on the Southern Uplands skyline.

Quick facts

Height: 522m/ 1713ft
Difficulty: 2 / 5Moderate
Grid ref: NS 74385 33828
Parking: NS 791 280
Nearest city: Glasgow· 35km
Dogs: Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗

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Standard route

heather moorland 60% · grass slopes 30% · rocky summit 10%

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Approach from the minor road south of Glespin, taking the rough forestry road south through Glentaggart Forest. A pathless climb west onto the heather moor leads to the summit cairn.

Terrain

Forestry tracks, then deep heather and peat hags on the open moor. The summit plateau is rough underfoot with no clear path.

In winter

Exposed Southern Upland moor where drifts pile up in lee of the wind. Featureless terrain demands competent navigation in cloud — useful here as a winter skills outing.

Best time of year

Best OK Avoid

Getting there

Glasgow1h 58m
Edinburgh2h 17m

Parking: NS 791 280

OS maps: OS Landranger 71, OS Explorer 335

Mobile signal: Moderate. Lanarkshire; EE reasonable.

Current conditions

Daylight Today

19h 29mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 04:32
Sunset: 22:01
Civil dawn: 03:32
Civil dusk: 23:01

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Getting there: Glasgow Central

Ayrshire coast lines; Carlisle / WCML connections; ferry-route gateway

35km from the hill

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Nutberry Hill — common questions

How hard is Nutberry Hill?: Nutberry Hill is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Forestry tracks, then deep heather and peat hags on the open moor.
Where do I park for Nutberry Hill?: Standard parking is at NS 791 280. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
When is the best time to climb Nutberry Hill?: The standard good-weather months for Nutberry Hill are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
Can I bring my dog up Nutberry Hill?: Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
Is there mobile signal on Nutberry Hill?: Moderate. Lanarkshire; EE reasonable.
Is Nutberry Hill safe in winter?: Exposed Southern Upland moor where drifts pile up in lee of the wind. Featureless terrain demands competent navigation in cloud — useful here as a winter skills outing.

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