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Merrick

Corbett
Quick Facts
This is the height of the mountain above sea level. However, on the climb, it is the ascent that matters, i.e. the sum of all the uphill parts of the route.
Altitude
843 m (2765 ft)

This is the standard notation used on Ordnance Survey Landranger maps.

Each reference consists of two letters identifying a 100,000 metre square block then three digits defining the Easting and finally the three digits defining the Northing with reference to the South West corner of the block.

NN166712 is the grid reference for the summit of Ben Nevis. Where you are given the map number ( For Ben Nevis = 41) it is acceptable to omit the two initial letters e.g. 166712. (Instructions on how to read the references are given on the OS maps).

Grid Ref.
NX42748551
An indication of this mountains height rank within its class. Where two mountains share the same height they are ordered alphabetically.
Stature
99 of 222 Corbetts
The number of ascent routes currently available on Munromagic.
Routes
1
Mountain names are usually in Gaelic, the native language of the Scottish Highlands, or have been derived from the old Scots and Norse languages. We give the most commonly accepted meaning, but accept that some of these are disputed.
Meaning
Branched
 

The UK is covered by 204 Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 scale maps. Maps numbered 1 to 86 cover Scotland but for the highest mountains (Munros) only 23 maps are required. The name given roughly describes the area covered by the map.

OS Landranger Maps Required
  77   Dalmellington & New Galloway, Galloway Forest Park
 

A description of the characteristics of the mountain including any hazards of which you should be aware.

  Description
Merrick lies in the Galloway Forest Park to the north of Glen Trool from where it is normally ascended. At 843m it is the highest peak in the park.

The summit of Merrick lies to the E and the main ridge tapers down to the W to the minor summit of Kirriemore Hill. To the N of this ridge the slopes are steep and craggy.

From the main ridge spurs run SE "Rig of the Gloon" and SW "Neive of the Spit" which links to Benyellary hill (719m) from where a path descends past Culsharg to Glen Trool.

Hazards you may encounter on Merrick include
 Stony/rocky Slopes on or near ascent routes.
 Crags on or near ascent routes.
 Crags near summit.
 Narrow Ridges, with exposure.
 
General Considerations
 Temperature decreases by 1degree C for every 100m of ascent.
 Wind usually increases with altitude.
 Visibility can change markedly with cloud level.
 River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day.
Picture Gallery for Merrick

From Merrick to Shalloch on Minnoch: The Range of the Awful Hand. From the model of the hills at the Bell Memorial car park near Shalloch on Minnoch you can see why these mountains are thus called. They do indeed resemble a massive bunched fist.

© Gareth Pratt
Image by Gareth Pratt

Merrick and Benyellary seen from Buchan Hill.

© James Corrigan
Image by James Corrigan

From ridge between Benyellary and Merrick, Lochs Neldricken, Valley etc. Aug 2009.

© Mike Cowal
Image by Mike Cowal

Merrick from Benyellary

© Gareth Pratt
Image by Gareth Pratt
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Ordnance Survey digital maps are also available to members.

  Weather & OS Maps
Southern Uplands
by MWIS (PDF format) 		Lake District
by Met Office 		Grasmoor
by Metcheck
Merrick Area Map
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The summary information of one or more ascent routes that include Merrick.

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  Routes that include Merrick
  Ascent Distance Time Including... Description Rating
1 1032 m 13.68 km 4.5 hrs Merrick  This route to Merrick is of moderate length covers a variety of terrain and requires navigation through rocky outcrops. A reasonable level of fitness is required.  
 

Pictures submitted by members on the summit of Merrick

  Baggers Gallery for Merrick

Me beside the trig point on Merrick. 11th April 2014.

© David S Brown
Image by David S Brown

Summit of Merrick 23/01/12 A cold snowy day

© Elaine Mckain
Image by Elaine Mckain

Large boulder near summit of Merrick 23/01/12 My first Corbett after completing the Munros, no views as usual!

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An absolutely superb day with fantastic views from the summit of Merrick 15/08/2011

© Eileen Stark
Image by Eileen Stark
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Merrick
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