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.
This hill is in the Southern Highlands 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
- 04:50
- Sunset
- 22:00
- Civil dawn
- 03:52
- Civil dusk
- 22:57
NOAA Solar Calculator · 13 July 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?
- 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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