Scotland
Keoch Rig
612M
2009FT
About Keoch Rig
Rising amidst the undulating moors of the Carsphairn Hills, this 2009ft summit offers a classic Southern Upland experience. The terrain is predominantly grassy and often damp underfoot, forming part of a broad ridge between Meaul and Coran of Portmark. From the top, the view opens out over the dark waters of Loch Doon.
Key Statistics
Rank
61st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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18.3m
Nearest Town
Moorbrock
Geology
The ground beneath you is part of the Kirkcolm Formation, which consists of a type of muddy sandstone.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NX617999
Latitude
55.2745°N
Longitude
4.1785°W
Did You Know?
- •The name derives from the Scots 'rig', meaning a long, narrow ridge, while 'Keoch' likely stems from the Gaelic 'caoch', meaning 'blind' or 'hidden', often used in this region to describe features tucked away in the folds of the hills.
- •This summit serves as a central point on the high horseshoe ridge encircling the head of the Bow Burn, and is most frequently visited as part of a linear traverse between the neighbouring peaks of Meaul and Coran of Portmark.
- •From the summit, walkers can look directly west over the expansive length of Loch Doon toward the rugged granite silhouettes of the Galloway Forest Park and the Rhinns of Kells.
- •The ground here is quintessentially Southern Upland in character; a successful day on the rig is often defined by whether you manage to navigate the peat hags without the bog overtopping your gaiters.