Scotland
Bogrie Hill
432M
1417FT
About Bogrie Hill
Situated in the quiet Dumfriesshire countryside near Moniaive, this modest Southern Upland summit offers a classic moorland experience. Its grassy slopes lead to a lonely trig pillar, providing an unobstructed view across the Cairn Valley towards the rugged Galloway Forest Park and the distant, distinctive silhouettes of the Carsphairn hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
347th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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226m
Nearest Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Geology
You are walking on the Gala Unit, a sturdy foundation of hard, muddy sandstone. These durable rocks form the rugged landscape of Bogrie Hill.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NX789858
Latitude
55.1525°N
Longitude
3.9016°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from the Gaelic Bhog-airidh, meaning a 'soft or boggy shieling', referring to the damp summer pastures that characterize these lower Southern Upland slopes.
- •Despite its modest height, it qualifies as a Marilyn because it stands significantly apart from higher ground, offering a sense of prominence greater than its 432-metre stature suggests.
- •The surrounding area is steeped in Covenanter history; in the 17th century, the remote farms and peat hags around Bogrie were used as hiding places by those attending illegal religious services.
- •From the summit trig pillar, look north-east to spot the distinctive 'golf ball' radar station on the Lowther Hills, situated near Wanlockhead, the highest village in Scotland.
- •In keeping with its etymology, the approach serves as a reliable test of your footwear's integrity, requiring a fair amount of tactical 'bog-hopping' through the saturated peat.