Scotland
Calkin Rig
451M
1480FT
About Calkin Rig
Rising above the Eskdale valley in the Southern Uplands, this rounded moorland peak offers a quiet, pathless ascent for those seeking solitude. Its status as a Marilyn ensures a sense of isolation, with expansive views south across the Solway Firth toward the distant, hazy silhouettes of the Lake District fells.
Key Statistics
Rank
478th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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230m
Nearest Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Geology
Your path follows the Riccarton Group, a foundation of hardened mud and gritty, sandy rock.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY288876
Latitude
55.1778°N
Longitude
3.1181°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Rig' is a common element in Southern Upland topography, derived from the Old English 'hrycg' or Scots 'rig', describing a prominent long ridge or hill-crest.
- •Despite its modest height, its classification as a Marilyn confirms that it possesses at least 150 metres of prominence, making it a surprisingly dominant feature in the local landscape.
- •The hill sits within the historic 'Debatable Lands', a lawless territory once contested by England and Scotland and famously inhabited by the Border Reivers.
- •Summit views take in the rolling moorland toward Langholm, with the distinct profile of Burnswark Hill visible to the west and the Cheviot hills defining the eastern horizon.
- •The terrain is classic Southern Upland moorland, where the primary navigational challenge is often the intricate network of peat hags that seem specifically designed to test the waterproof claims of your boots.