Merrick

Merrick rises to an elevation of 843 meters, making it the highest peak in the Southern Uplands with granite boulders scattered across its broad western ridge.

The mountain's name originates from the Gaelic word 'meurag', reflecting Scotland's linguistic heritage and traditional naming patterns for geographical features.

The mountain stands within the Range of the Awful Hand, where its ridges form part of a distinctive formation resembling fingers when viewed from above.

Hikers can access the summit through a 14-kilometer round trip starting at Glen Trool car park, near the commemorative Bruce's Stone monument.

From its peak, Merrick offers the longest line of sight in the British Isles, extending 232 kilometers to Snowdon in Wales.

Location: Dumfries and Galloway

Elevation above the sea: 843 m

GPS coordinates: 55.13930,-4.46848

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:12