Scotland
Bow
613M
2011FT
About Bow
Standing as a satellite peak to the south of the Merrick, this 613-metre summit offers a quiet alternative to its more famous neighbour. The terrain is typical of the Galloway Highlands, featuring rugged grass and granite, overlooking the sprawling, peat-rich expanse of the Silver Flowe National Nature Reserve to the east.
Key Statistics
Rank
60th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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38m
Nearest Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Geology
The path beneath your feet is built from ancient layers of hardened mud and gritty sandstone. These stones form the sturdy foundation of Bow.
Classifications
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NX508928
Latitude
55.2071°N
Longitude
4.3461°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely a descriptive one, referring to the rounded, arched profile the hill presents when viewed from the lower ground of the Trool Forest.
- •Situated on the southern edge of the 'Awful Hand' range, Bow is often passed over by those heading straight for the Merrick, the highest point in southern Scotland.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point over the Silver Flowe, a vast and ancient blanket bog system that is considered one of the most important Ramsar sites in the UK.
- •Though it clears the 2,000-foot mark by just eleven feet, Bow manages to maintain a sense of isolation that its busier neighbours lack.