Scotland
Craigmaid
553M
1814FT
About Craigmaid
Rising steeply above the deep trough of Blackhope Glen, this rounded Southern Upland peak offers a quieter perspective on the Moffat Hills. Primarily a grassy ridge walk, the terrain is typical of the area, providing a steady pull towards a summit that overlooks the dramatic, craggy head of the valley.
Key Statistics
Rank
167th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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101m
Nearest Town
Tweedhopefoot
Geology
You are walking across the Mindork Formation. This ground consists of sand and mud layers that were transformed by intense heat and pressure.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Badentree Hill
Onweather Hill
The Bank
Glengonnor Hill
Tweedhopefoot Rig
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT074177
Latitude
55.4451°N
Longitude
3.4639°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely derives from a combination of the Gaelic 'creag' and the Scots 'maid', though the identity of the specific 'maiden' associated with this particular crag has been lost to local folklore.
- •It is most frequently visited as part of the 'Hart Fell Horseshoe', a classic high-level circuit that traverses the ridges encircling the Blackhope Burn, connecting Craigmaid with the broad plateau of Hart Fell to the west.
- •From the summit, walkers are rewarded with a clear view across the valley to the distinctive 'V' shape of the Saddle Yoke and the steep, glacial slopes of the Carrifran Gans.
- •Despite the name suggesting a prominent rocky fortress, any climber expecting a scramble will find far more peat and wet grass than actual rock on the summit ridge.