Scotland
Craigenreoch
565M
1854FT
About Craigenreoch
Tucked away in the quieter western reaches of the Galloway Forest, this rugged Marilyn offers a sense of seclusion often missing from more popular peaks. The ascent typically involves navigating a patchwork of forestry and rough moorland, eventually opening out into broad, grassy slopes that provide an unhindered vantage point over the Duisk Valley.
Key Statistics
Rank
113th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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178m
Nearest Town
White Clauchrie
Geology
You are walking on the Kirkcolm Formation, which consists of a gritty sandstone called wacke. This durable rock forms the solid foundation of the fell.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NX335910
Latitude
55.1859°N
Longitude
4.6165°W
Did You Know?
- •The name originates from the Scottish Gaelic 'Creag an Riabhach,' translating to 'brindled crag,' which describes the mottled, multi-coloured appearance of the rock and heather on its slopes.
- •On a clear day, the summit offers a sharp westward view past the Ayrshire coast to the pyramid-like profile of Ailsa Craig in the Firth of Clyde.
- •Walkers often approach from the Nick of the Balloch, a high mountain pass to the north that provides a slightly more elevated starting point for the climb.
- •Navigating the lower slopes requires a keen eye for firebreaks; otherwise, the local sitka spruce plantations are happy to provide a very slow, very prickly detour.