The Merrick

About The Merrick

The Merrick is the highest mountain in southern Scotland. With a summit elevation of 843 metres, it lies in the Range of the Awful Hand, a sub-range of the Galloway Hills and is named due to their resemblance to the fingers of a hand. The view from the Merrick and Mount Snowdon is the longest line of sight in the British Isles, at 144-miles.

The Merrick is popular with hillwalkers, with the shortest route of ascent beginning from the car park in Glen Trool. It is a relatively straightforward hike. Nearby is Bruce's Stone, which overlooks the site of the Battle of Glen Trool and commemorates the victory of Robert the Bruce over the English forces of Edward II, in 1307.