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Scotland
Craigairie Fell [Craig Airie Fell]
321M
1053FT
About Craigairie Fell [Craig Airie Fell]
Rising above the forested fringes of the Southern Uplands in Wigtownshire, this modest moorland summit offers a quiet, solitary experience. Though standing at just 321 metres, its position provides a clear vantage point over the Luce Valley, rewarding walkers with a perspective that belies its humble height and status as a Hump.
Key Statistics
Rank
556th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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109m
Nearest Town
Derry
Geology
You are walking across ancient sandstone layers from the Galdenoch and Kirkcolm formations. These rugged rocks provide the sturdy foundation for the trail beneath your feet.
Nearby Fells
Benbrake Hill
Far Cairn
White Fell
Big Craigenlee
Eldrig Fell
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NX236736
Latitude
55.0262°N
Longitude
4.7611°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely derived from the Gaelic 'Creag na h-Àirigh', meaning the 'crag of the shieling', which indicates that these slopes were once used for seasonal summer grazing.
- •The summit is marked by a standard Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar, a helpful landmark in an area often dominated by dense commercial forestry and rolling, repetitive moorland.
- •On a clear day, the summit offers a distinct view south across the waters of Luce Bay toward the Mull of Galloway, Scotland’s most southerly point.
- •The hill is frequently climbed as a short detour from the Southern Upland Way, which passes just a few miles to the west near the village of New Luce.
- •In this specific corner of the Galloway hills, 'fell' is often used as a local synonym for what is essentially a very large, very wet sponge.