Atop of Loudoun Hill, one can easily see complete 360 degree views. And this very reason is why the battle of Sir William Wallace against the English took place. He defeated them successfully in the year 1296. On a sloped hillside that sits aside Loudoun Hill, is a signature mound and holds a monument that is dedicated to Wallace.

Loudoun Hill is famous for being an ideal rock climbing trek and many visit there for its sheer beauty. The area is very scenic and is a proud destination for visitors and guest to travel to. Whether it is for its historical value or scenic bounty, everyone who pays homage to the area, leaves with a feeling of awe. The hills height tops out at 1,036 feet and it’s locale is one thing that makes it one of Scotland’s most coveted historical landmarks.

Loudoun Hill was created when a glacier had leveled pretty much the valley surrounding it and Loudoun Hill was left unscathed by the glacier. If you are set on climbing Loudoun Hill, then you had better be pretty fit, as it is very steep on all sides of it’s rocky outcrop. The point of Loudoun Hill that is the steepest, is the one that most avid rock climbers find most appealing. Once you do make it to the top, it is well worth the trek and climb. There are views that leave you breathless and look towards Strathaven and Lanarkshire. If you look the other way, one sees the Irvine Valley stretching out to the Fifth of Clyde and you can see the numerous mountains on the Isle of Arran. The highest mountain peak that can be seen from the top of Loudoun Hill is Goat Fell.