Deep in the hills of Upper Nithsdale is an iconic attraction – one of the best in Dumfries and Galloway – which has to be seen to be believed… welcome to the Crawick Multiverse, just a short and very scenic drive from Moffat.
What is it?
Crawick (pronounced croyk) Multiverse is an astonishing landscape restoration on 55 acres with gigantic landforms showing the wonders of the universe.
A celebration of astronomical and cosmological forms and theories.
It’s the cosmos but not as you know it.
Who put this together?
The man behind it all is renowned land artist, cultural theorist and landscape designer Charles Jencks (1939-2019).
He transformed an open-cast coal mine into a place of natural and cosmic beauty using the materials found on site.
Look up, down and around
Join any path and find your own way to galaxies, comets and a 360-degree view of the whole valley.
Some of the walks are easy…
But some are a challenge and a bit hilly.
Whichever way you take, the views are immense and well worth it.
Make for the Milky Way
You can’t miss it.
It’s represented by two huge mounds of earth (25m and 15m high) topped by large boulders.
See the Supercluster
Dive into a distinctive group of triangles that represent the creation of the universe and its position in the cosmos.
Come for the Comet Walk
Stroll along the ridge to the tallest point of the site – and soak up the views.
Comet collisions and starry sights
Cosmology fans will be drawn to this place but also art lovers, adventurers and anyone who likes a quiet walk about with a unique outlook.
And at the heart of the Multiverse…
Seek out the Sun Amphitheatre which depicts a total eclipse with iconic shapes and forms.
The sun is represented by a circle of boulders and ridges.
As seen on TV
Scottish comedian Susan Calman paid a visit to the Crawick Multiverse for her programme Grand Day Out.
And it was!
Where do you start?
Begin at the Coalface for a welcome from the team at the visitors’ centre and a chance to freshen up or grab a cuppa.
What else is in the area?
And while you’re here seek out Sanquhar (pronounced Sanker) where you’ll find the world’s oldest working post office.
There’s also a fantastic art centre selling the famous Sanquhar knitting pattern and serving up delicious fare in its award-winning cafe.
Find more things to do in the Dumfries and Galloway here.
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