Fells/Meikle Shag
Scotland
Meikle Shag
501M
1644FT
Rank
240th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lowther Hills
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
About Meikle Shag
A grassy summit in the Lowther Hills, rising just above 500 metres on moorland south of the Devil's Beef Tub. The hill's curious name and modest height belie its openness and wide views across the Southern Uplands. Often climbed alongside neighbouring tops in this rounded, heathery range.
Key Statistics
Rank
240th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lowther Hills
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Prominence
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30
Geology
Beneath your feet lies the Mindork Formation, a solid foundation built from altered sandstone and mudstone.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Meikle Shag' derives from Scots, with 'meikle' meaning 'big' or 'great' and 'shag' likely referring to a wooded or rough, shaggy area of ground, though the summit today is bare moorland.
- •The hill sits in the midst of the Lowther Hills, a range once heavily mined for lead and other minerals, with the nearby Leadhills and Wanlockhead being Scotland's highest villages and centres of historic mining activity.
- •At 501 metres, Meikle Shag just scrapes over the 500-metre threshold, qualifying it as a Donald Dewey and Dodd, making it a completion target for summit baggers despite its unassuming appearance.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS936087
Latitude
55.3607°N
Longitude
3.6800°W
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