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Donald · Galloway

Tarfessock

Tarfessock is a 696m (2285ft) Donald in South Ayrshire, in the Galloway region of Scotland. As a Donald — a hill over 2,000 feet in the Scottish Lowlands — it is part of Percy Donald\'s classic list of the Southern Uplands\' finest summits.

Quick facts

Height
696m/ 2285ft
Distance
13 km
Ascent
571 m
Time
3.6 hrs
Grid ref
NX409891
Nearest city
Glasgow

Best time of year

  • Jan
  • Feb
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  • Apr
  • May
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  • Sep
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Getting there

  • Glasgow2h 52m
  • Edinburgh3h 33m

OS maps: OS Landranger 77