Bothy
Tunskeen
A well-maintained bothy in the heart of the Galloway Forest, near the Merrick and the Range of the Awful Hand. Accessible from Glentrool or Clatteringshaws.
Quick facts
- Walk-in
- 10 km~3h 30m
- Sleeps
- 6
- Altitude
- 310m
- Condition
- Good condition
- Grid ref
- NX419728
- Maintained by
- Mountain Bothies Association
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Water
- Nearby
Our take
Tunskeen is the base for the Merrick and the Dungeon Hills — the wildest terrain in southern Scotland. The Range of the Awful Hand sounds like a fantasy novel but is a real and genuinely rough set of hills. The bothy is comfortable enough for a two-night stay.
Getting there
From Glentrool village, follow the track north past Loch Valley into the hills. A mix of forestry tracks and hill paths. Allow 2.5–3 hours.
Nearest parking: Glentrool village car park
What to expect inside
Spacious MBA bothy with two rooms, fireplace and sleeping space for 6. One of the more comfortable Galloway bothies. Well-maintained.
Nearby hills & attractions
The Merrick (843m) — highest point in southern Scotland. The Range of the Awful Hand (Dungeon Hills) are a wild mini-mountain range. Loch Enoch sits at 493m in a granite bowl.
When to visit
Best April–October. The Galloway Hills have their own microclimate — wetter than the Borders but milder than the Highlands. The Merrick is walkable year-round with care.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:36
- Sunset
- 20:54
- Civil dawn
- 04:53
- Civil dusk
- 21:37
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026
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