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
- Prominence
- 695 m
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 602 m
- Time
- 4–6 hrs
- Grid ref
- NS290970
- Parking
- NS302953
- Nearest city
- Glasgow· 44km
- 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
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.
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
- 05:43
- Sunset
- 21:05
- Civil dawn
- 04:58
- Civil dusk
- 21:50
NOAA Solar Calculator · 12 August 2026
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Doune Hill — common questions
- How hard is Doune Hill?
- We grade Doune Hill at 3/5, which puts it in moderately challenging territory. The usual route is around 14km with 602m of climbing; allow 4-6 hours. Terrain: Sheep-cropped grass throughout — fast walking by Scottish standards.
- How prominent is Doune Hill?
- Doune Hill has 695m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground.
- Where should I park to climb Doune Hill?
- Standard parking is at NS302953. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When should I 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?
- On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
- What's mobile reception like 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.
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