Calkin Rig grid reference
Calkin Rig is a 451 m (1,480 ft) summit in The River Tweed to the English Border, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, listed as a Marilyn. Its summit grid reference is NY 28888 87624. The nearest postcode is DG13 0NW, 2.7 km away in the DG13 district.
Grid reference
NY 288 876
- 6-figure
- NY 288 876
- 8-figure
- NY 2888 8762
- 10-figure
- NY 28888 87624
- Lat/long
- 55.177777, -3.118146
- Lat/long (DMS)
- 55° 10′ 40.0″ N 003° 07′ 05.3″ W
- Eastings, northings
- 328888, 587624
- Height
- 451 m / 1,480 ft
- Lists
- Marilyns
Map of Calkin Rig
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Summit position and height from the Database of British and Irish Hills. Mountain weather changes fast: carry a map and compass, and in an emergency call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue, and read out your grid reference.
Nearby summits
- Grange Fell319 m · 7.2 km south-west
- Pikethaw Hill564 m · 13.0 km north-east
- Wisp Hill595 m · 15.3 km north-east
- Ellson Fell537 m · 16.3 km north-east
- Roan Fell568 m · 17.2 km east
- Scaw'd Fell550 m · 20.6 km north-west
- Cauldcleuch Head619 m · 21.3 km north-east
- Ettrick Pen692 m · 21.9 km north-west
Nearest postcode
DG13 0NW is the closest postcode to the summit, 2.7 km away. See the DG13 postcode district for the surrounding area.