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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands

Merrick

Also known as: A' Bheinn Mheurach, Mearaig, A' Mhearag

Free admission

Merrick — Named summit at 843 m.

Merrick, mountains & hills in Scottish Lowlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Merrick is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: A' Bheinn Mheurach. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 843 m.". Coordinates: 55.1393°, -4.4685°.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Merrick (from Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Mheurach ) is a mountain in the Range of the Awful Hand, a sub-range of the Galloway Hills range, part of the Southern Uplands of Scotland. The summit elevation is 843 metres (2,766 feet), making it the highest mountain in the Southern Uplands and southern Scotland.

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Coordinates
55.1393, -4.4685
Address
Southern Uplands, Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Merrick?
Merrick is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
What is Merrick?
Merrick — Named summit at 843 m.
How do I get to Merrick?
Its coordinates are 55.1393°, -4.4685°.
Is Merrick free to visit?
Yes, Merrick is free to enter.