Skid Hill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Skid Hill |
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Skid Hill seen from NW
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 186 m (610 ft) |
| Prominence | 98 |
| Listing | TuMP |
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 Skid Hill
Location in East Lothian
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| Parent range | Garleton Hills |
| OS grid | NT 50730 76437 |
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| Easiest route | Hike |
Skid Hill is a hill in eastern Scotland. It stands 186 metres (about 610 feet) high. This makes it the tallest hill in the Garleton Hills range.
What Skid Hill is Made Of
Skid Hill was formed by volcanoes a very long time ago. The rocks here are called igneous rocks. These are rocks that form when hot, melted rock (lava) cools down.
You can see different types of these volcanic rocks. This is thanks to an old quarry on the eastern side of the hill. A quarry is a large pit where rocks are dug out from the ground.
History of Skid Hill
Long ago, people built a hill fort near the top of Skid Hill. A hill fort was a type of settlement or refuge. It was built on a hill to make it easier to defend. This old fort is now located near the northern edge of the disused quarry.
Getting to the Top
There is a special marker called a trig point very close to the top of Skid Hill. A trig point is a pillar used by mapmakers to help create accurate maps.
It's easy to walk to the summit. You can follow a good path that runs along the south side of the hill. Then, you can use smaller paths made by animals on the western side to reach the very top.
