Donald · Galloway
Larg Hill
Larg Hill is the northern of the Minnigaff group above Glen Trool, looking across to the granite of Curleywee and Lamachan. A small cairn sits in pale boulder-strewn ground at the edge of an old craggy step.
Quick facts
- Height
- 676m/ 2218ft
- Prominence
- 72 m
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1340 m
- Time
- 6–7 hrs
- Grid ref
- NX424757
- Parking
- NX429762
- Nearest city
- Dumfries· 55km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
heather moorland 60% · grass moorland 30% · rocky summit 10%
From the car park at the far road end of Glen Trool, take the forest road, then break up onto open ground for the steep pull to the ridge. Around 21km with 1340m of climb for the usual circuit over Lamachan Hill and Curleywee.
Terrain
Granite slabs and tussock — typical Galloway interior. Wet ground on the lower approach gives way to firmer ground on the ridge itself.
In winter
Galloway granite ices over in freeze-thaw and the slabby summit area becomes treacherous. South-westerly fronts dump rain rather than snow most winters.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 56m
- Edinburgh3h 44m
OS maps: OS Landranger 77
Mobile signal: Variable. EE flickers up top; coverage limited in this Galloway location.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:56
- Sunset
- 21:51
- Civil dawn
- 04:02
- Civil dusk
- 22:45
NOAA Solar Calculator · 13 July 2026
Around Larg Hill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Ayr station
Ayrshire coast; Galloway approach via bus/car
47km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Kirkcudbright
Galloway base — Solway coast, Galloway Forest, Mull of Galloway Trail
36km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Bladnoch
Wigtown — Galloway's only distillery; Scotland's most southerly
22km from the hill
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Larg Hill — common questions
- How difficult is Larg Hill?
- Larg Hill carries a 3/5 (moderately challenging) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Count on about 21km, 1340m of ascent and a 6-7 hour day on the standard route. Terrain: Granite slabs and tussock — typical Galloway interior.
- How prominent is Larg Hill?
- Larg Hill has 72m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground.
- Where should I park to climb Larg Hill?
- Standard parking is at NX429762. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When should I climb Larg Hill?
- The standard good-weather months for Larg Hill are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Larg Hill?
- On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
- What's mobile reception like on Larg Hill?
- Variable. EE flickers up top; coverage limited in this Galloway location.
- Is Larg Hill safe in winter?
- Galloway granite ices over in freeze-thaw and the slabby summit area becomes treacherous. South-westerly fronts dump rain rather than snow most winters.
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