Scotland
Changue
521M
1709FT
About Changue
Rising above the village of Barr in the western Galloway Hills, this grassy, rounded shoulder offers a quieter alternative to the higher ranges nearby. The terrain is typical of the Southern Uplands—a mix of rough pasture and heather—rewarding climbers with clear views over the Stinchar Valley and the distant Ayrshire coast.
Key Statistics
Rank
189th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Galloway Hills
Prominence
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27
Nearest Town
Upper Barr
Geology
The ground here belongs to the Kirkcolm Formation. It is composed of wacke, a type of muddy sandstone that forms the sturdy foundation of this fell.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NX321919
Latitude
55.1931°N
Longitude
4.6382°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely originates from the Gaelic 'seang', meaning slender or narrow, or 'seann-achadh', meaning 'old field', a name shared with several nearby farmsteads in the Stinchar Valley.
- •From the summit, the high peaks of the Range of the Awful Hand are visible to the east, with the distinctive profile of Shalloch on Minnoch dominating the skyline.
- •Looking west, walkers can see across the Ayrshire coast to the Firth of Clyde, where the sharp granite profile of Ailsa Craig is often visible on the horizon.
- •The hill lacks a formal path, meaning any ascent involves a fair amount of 'Galloway gardening'—the art of hauling oneself up through deep heather and hidden tussocks.