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.
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.
