Scotland
Over Craig
550M
1803FT
About Over Craig
Reaching an elevation of nearly 550 metres, this rounded Southern Upland summit offers a quiet alternative to the more famous Moffat Hills. The terrain is typical of the region—broad, grassy slopes and occasional peat hags—affording clear, specific views across the deep glaciated trough of the Talla Reservoir and the rugged Games Hope Burn.
Key Statistics
Rank
198th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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28.4
Nearest Town
Blacklunans
Geology
You are walking on layers of lime-rich stone and hardened sand and mud. These durable rocks form the rugged foundation beneath your feet.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO167616
Latitude
56.7387°N
Longitude
3.3629°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is rooted in Scots, where 'Over' denotes the higher of two features, while 'Craig' refers to the craggy, steeper ground that breaks the otherwise smooth, grassy character of the hill's eastern slopes.
- •From the summit, you get a particularly clear look at the steep-sided valley containing the Talla Reservoir, a landscape so dramatic it is often compared to the more rugged terrain of the Scottish Highlands.
- •The hill sits on a significant topographic divide; water draining from its northern slopes eventually flows into the River Tweed, while the southern drainage finds its way toward the Solway Firth.
- •On a typical day in the Southern Uplands, the summit is less a dramatic peak and more of a navigational test; in low cloud, the primary summit feature is often the realization that you have reached the slightly firmer ground between peat hags.