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Merrick

Also known as: Mearaig, A' Mhearag

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Merrick — 843m high mountain in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.

Merrick, natural landmarks in Scottish Lowlands

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Merrick is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "843m high mountain in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.1393°, -4.4684°.

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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, -4.4684
Address
Southern Uplands, Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Merrick?
Merrick is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.1393°, -4.4684°.
Is Merrick free to visit?
Yes — admission to Merrick is free.