Graham · Arrochar & Trossachs
Doune Hill
The high point of the Luss Hills behind the west shore of Loch Lomond. A grassy rolling whaleback that gives the best Graham-level view of the Cobbler, Ben Lomond and the upper Loch Lomond islands.
Quick facts
- Height
- 734.5m/ 2410ft
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 602 m
- Time
- 4–6 hrs
- Grid ref
- NS290970
- Parking
- NS302953
- Nearest city
- Glasgow
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
forest road 25% · heather hillside 45% · grassy upper slopes 20% · summit area 10%
Park at Glen Douglas at the head of the wee single-track road. Follow the right of way north up the glen and break west onto the broad south-east shoulder of Doune Hill. A wide grassy ridge leads to the summit trig.
Terrain
Sheep-cropped grass throughout — fast walking by Scottish standards. A few peaty sections in the upper glen. No real path on the hill itself but the ground is benign.
In winter
Sub-700m southern hills like this rarely hold deep snow but the grass turns to verglas in a hard frost and the descent off the shoulder becomes treacherous. Short days and limited daylight are the main winter constraints.
This hill is in the Lochaber SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 2m
- Edinburgh2h 7m
OS maps: OS Landranger 56
Mobile signal: Reasonable signal across the Luss Hills; weak in Glen Douglas itself
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:41
- Sunset
- 21:52
- Civil dawn
- 03:44
- Civil dusk
- 22:49
NOAA Solar Calculator · 31 May 2026
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Curated multi-hill combinations from Doune Hill.
Around Doune Hill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Arrochar & Tarbet station
Arrochar Alps — The Cobbler, Beinn Ime, Beinn Narnain, Ben Vane, Ben Vorlich
8km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Luss
West Loch Lomond village — Highland Boundary, Loch Lomond Way
8km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Loch Lomond
Alexandria — sprawling distillery on the south end of the loch
19km from the hill
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Doune Hill — common questions
- How hard is Doune Hill?
- Doune Hill is rated 3/5 (moderately challenging) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. The standard route covers about 14km with 602m of ascent and takes most walkers 4-6 hours. Terrain: Sheep-cropped grass throughout — fast walking by Scottish standards.
- Where do I park for Doune Hill?
- Standard parking is at NS302953 near Glasgow. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Doune Hill?
- The standard good-weather months for Doune Hill are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. 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 Doune Hill?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Doune Hill?
- Reasonable signal across the Luss Hills; weak in Glen Douglas itself
- Is Doune Hill safe in winter?
- Sub-700m southern hills like this rarely hold deep snow but the grass turns to verglas in a hard frost and the descent off the shoulder becomes treacherous. Short days and limited daylight are the main winter constraints.