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Craignairny

Hill, Mountain in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Craignairny

The Grey Man of The Merrick Unique rock formation located at the southeastern base of The Merrick. The top of the neighbouring hill of Benyellary can be seen in the distance.
The Grey Man of The Merrick Credit: Iain Russell

Craignairny is a prominent hill located in the region of Kirkcudbrightshire in southwestern Scotland. Rising to an elevation of approximately 446 meters (1463 feet), Craignairny offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and coastline. The hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, who come to enjoy its challenging trails and picturesque scenery.

Craignairny is characterized by its rugged terrain, with steep slopes and rocky outcrops adding to its dramatic appearance. The hill is covered in heather and grasses, providing a habitat for a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey and small mammals.

Visitors to Craignairny can expect a challenging but rewarding hike to the summit, where they will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the rolling hills and valleys of Kirkcudbrightshire, as well as the sparkling waters of the Irish Sea. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the Isle of Man and the mountains of Northern Ireland from the summit of Craignairny.

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Craignairny Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.133285/-4.4274702 or Grid Reference NX4584. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Grey Man of The Merrick Unique rock formation located at the southeastern base of The Merrick. The top of the neighbouring hill of Benyellary can be seen in the distance.
The Grey Man of The Merrick
Unique rock formation located at the southeastern base of The Merrick. The top of the neighbouring hill of Benyellary can be seen in the distance.
Loch Enoch Mullwharchar can be seen in the distance to the left.
Loch Enoch
Mullwharchar can be seen in the distance to the left.
Loch Enoch (SE corner) Looking towards Mullwharchar from the SE corner of Loch Enoch
Loch Enoch (SE corner)
Looking towards Mullwharchar from the SE corner of Loch Enoch
Loch Enoch and Merrick
Loch Enoch and Merrick
Loch Enoch islets
Loch Enoch islets
Peninsula into Loch Enoch Loch Enoch with a smaller lochan close to the summit of Craig Neldricken. Mullwharchar is the mountain beyond the loch.
Peninsula into Loch Enoch
Loch Enoch with a smaller lochan close to the summit of Craig Neldricken. Mullwharchar is the mountain beyond the loch.
Rounded rocks above small lochan The lochan is on the slope to the east of Loch Neldricken, rising for Craignaw. Merrick is the distant mountain.
Rounded rocks above small lochan
The lochan is on the slope to the east of Loch Neldricken, rising for Craignaw. Merrick is the distant mountain.
Summit cairn of Craignaw The rounded stones of the summit cairn of Craignaw perched on a huge granite boulder. Mullwharchar is the distant mountain.
Summit cairn of Craignaw
The rounded stones of the summit cairn of Craignaw perched on a huge granite boulder. Mullwharchar is the distant mountain.
Loch Enoch From the Merrick.
Loch Enoch
From the Merrick.
Rocks on Mullwharchar With view of the Merrick and the Little Spear.
Rocks on Mullwharchar
With view of the Merrick and the Little Spear.
Loch Enoch From Mullwharchar.
Loch Enoch
From Mullwharchar.
Cairn on Mullwharchar
Cairn on Mullwharchar
Craignaw summit cairn The summit cairn on Craignaw with The Merrick in the background left.
Craignaw summit cairn
The summit cairn on Craignaw with The Merrick in the background left.
Loch Enoch Loch Enoch with The Merrick in the background.
Loch Enoch
Loch Enoch with The Merrick in the background.
Slope descending towards Loch Enoch The complex form of Loch Enoch at the foot of the slope with Craignairy and Dungeon Hill beyond.
Slope descending towards Loch Enoch
The complex form of Loch Enoch at the foot of the slope with Craignairy and Dungeon Hill beyond.
Outflow from Loch Enoch
Outflow from Loch Enoch
Mullwharchar from Loch Doon New spring snow followed by anticyclone sunshine, Merrick is partly hidden in cloud to the right (west).
Mullwharchar from Loch Doon
New spring snow followed by anticyclone sunshine, Merrick is partly hidden in cloud to the right (west).
Dungeon Stone
Dungeon Stone
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Craignairny is located at Grid Ref: NX4584 (Lat: 55.133285, Lng: -4.4274702)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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