Craig of Knockgray

Rising gently above the village of Carsphairn, this modest Southern Upland summit offers a quick ascent with rewarding perspectives. The terrain is typical moorland, but the views across the Water of Deugh to the massive bulk of Cairnsmore of Carsphairn and the northern Rhinns of Kells make it a worthwhile short excursion.

• •The name is a Gaelic-Scots hybrid: 'Craig' refers to the rocky outcrops near the top, while 'Knockgray' stems from the Gaelic Cnoc, meaning hill, and likely riabhach, meaning grey or brindled.
• •Its summit provides a particularly clear vantage point over the village of Carsphairn and the winding course of the Water of Deugh as it flows south toward Kendoon Loch.
• •Despite its modest height, the hill qualifies as a Hump—a classification for hills with a prominence of at least 100 metres—as it stands distinct from the much higher massifs of the Glenkens.
• •It is the sort of hill that offers a perfectly respectable walk for those who find the neighbouring Cairnsmore of Carsphairn a little too much like hard work for a Sunday afternoon.