Scotland
Mountherrick Hill
427M
1401FT
About Mountherrick Hill
Tucked away in the Galloway portion of the Southern Uplands, this grassy Tump provides a straightforward ascent. It serves as a fine vantage point over the Water of Ken valley, offering clear perspectives of the nearby Rhinns of Kells and the broad, dark slopes of Meikle Millyea to the west.
Key Statistics
Rank
358th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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131m
Nearest Town
Crawfordjohn
Geology
Mountherrick Hill is built upon the Marchburn Formation, a rugged layer of tough, gritty sandstone that creates a solid foundation beneath your boots.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NS863233
Latitude
55.4903°N
Longitude
3.8009°W
Did You Know?
- •The name likely incorporates the Gaelic monadh, meaning a moor or heathery hill, reflecting the rough grazing terrain that characterizes much of this corner of the Southern Uplands.
- •To the east, the summit provides an expansive view of the valley containing the Water of Ken and, on a clear day, the distant masts on the summit of Cairnsmore of Carsphairn.
- •While often overlooked in favour of the nearby Corbetts, its classification as a Hump signifies it has at least 100 metres of drop on all sides, ensuring it stands as a distinct island of high ground.