Craignaw, Mountain summit in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Craignaw reaches 645 meters in elevation and features steep eastern slopes that descend toward Silver Flowe within the Galloway Hills range.
The mountain contains remnants of a 1979 F-111E Aardvark aircraft crash, with a memorial dedicated to Captains Spaulding and Hetzner near the western side.
The name Craignaw originates from Scottish Gaelic, reflecting the historical language patterns of the Highland region and its geographical naming traditions.
Access to the mountain requires navigation from Glen Trool road end, with climbers needing appropriate equipment for steep, rocky terrain and changing weather conditions.
The Devils Bowling Green section contains scattered granite boulders across horizontal granite slabs, resulting from glacial movements during past ice ages.
Location: Dumfries and Galloway
Elevation above the sea: 645 m
GPS coordinates: 55.12052,-4.41822
Latest update: March 18, 2025 13:23
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