Wellgrain Dod

Rising above the Daer Water in the heart of the Lowther Hills, this rounded, grassy dome offers a classic Southern Uplands experience. Expect soft, pathless terrain and a quiet sense of isolation, despite the proximity of the Mennock Pass. It is often climbed as part of a high-level circuit including neighbouring Steer Rig.

• •The name is derived from the Scots 'grain', meaning a branch of a stream or a cleft in a hill, and 'dod', a common Southern Uplands term for a smooth, rounded summit.
• •Positioned near the head of the Daer Water, the summit offers a direct line of sight to the distinctive radar station on Great Lowther and the sprawling waters of the Daer Reservoir to the east.
• •The hill sits on the historic boundary between Dumfriesshire and Lanarkshire, a line often marked by the old fence posts that serve as useful navigational aids in poor visibility.
• •It provides an excellent vantage point for inspecting the Mennock Pass, one of the highest roads in Scotland, without the inconvenience of actually having to dodge the traffic.