Common Hill

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Common Hill is a 488-metre summit in South Lanarkshire. It is one of the 1,546 Marilyns — British hills with at least 150 m of drop on every side. It is one of 19 hills the Albion Guide charts in South Lanarkshire.

Nearby hills include Nutberry Hill and Cairn Table. The closest station is Lanark, 15.9 km to the north-east.

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