Region guide

South Lanarkshire

South Lanarkshire Council area covering the highest summit and wider mountain geography for the area.

South Lanarkshire mountain map

Adventures

Mountains

Routes

Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.

Challenging

South Lanarkshire Three Peaks Route

South Lanarkshire Three Peaks links Culter Fell, Green Lowther, and Lowther Hill as a practical county challenge rather than one single uninterrupted mountain path. The route uses the strongest summit order and expects short connector transfers between mountain bases over about 3 days.

  • Distance26.3 km
  • Days3 days
  • High point748M

Towns and villages

Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.

Route access point

South Lanarkshire Three Peaks Finish

Reference finish access point used for the South Lanarkshire Three Peaks route on the approach to Lowther Hill. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.

Route access point

South Lanarkshire Three Peaks Start

Reference start access point used for the South Lanarkshire Three Peaks route on the approach to Culter Fell. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.