Scotland
Wellgrain Dod
553M
1815FT
About 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.
Key Statistics
Rank
126th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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138.8m
Nearest Town
Leadhills
Geology
Wellgrain Dod sits on a foundation of hardened mud, gritty sandstone, and flinty rock. These layers form the sturdy ground beneath your feet.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Coom Dod
Coom Dod
Wool Law
Wool Law
Brown Dod
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NS900179
Latitude
55.4430°N
Longitude
3.7389°W
Did You Know?
- •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.