Graham · Arrochar & Trossachs
Tullich Hill
Tullich Hill (633m) lifts above Glen Douglas in the NN29 square, on the narrow ridge that separates Loch Long from Loch Lomond. The cairn-less rocky top sits at the southern end of a long whaleback whose grassy flanks are favoured by deer and feral goats. The view is one of the finest among the lower Arrochar hills, taking in Beinn Narnain, Ben Lomond and the southern reaches of both lochs.
Quick facts
- Height
- 633.1m/ 2077ft
- Prominence
- 274 m
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 475 m
- Time
- 3–5 hrs
- Grid ref
- NN293006
- Parking
- NN302014
- Nearest city
- Glasgow· 46km
- 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 65% · grass slopes 25% · rocky summit 10%
Park at the small layby at NN302014 on the Glen Douglas road and take the line of the old fence south-west onto the ridge. Above 350m the gradient eases and the rocky knolls of the crest can be linked at will. Allow about four hours; the descent should retrace the ascent to avoid the steep mixed ground above the MOD jetty area east of the loch.
Terrain
Short grass and bracken on the lower slopes, with bilberry-clad knolls higher up. The line of the old march fence is the most useful navigational handrail. The west side falls steeply toward Loch Long with hidden crags, so keep east of the crest in mist.
In winter
Snow rarely lies long on Tullich Hill but the wet Atlantic climate produces persistent verglas on the rocky knolls of the crest. Wind funnels through Glen Douglas with surprising force. With its modest altitude the hill is a sound short winter day in settled weather, but ice on the schist demands a careful foot.
This hill is in the Southern Highlands SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 6m
- Edinburgh2h 7m
OS maps: OS Landranger 56
Mobile signal: Good summit signal; EE reliable with views to upper Deeside.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:50
- Sunset
- 22:00
- Civil dawn
- 03:52
- Civil dusk
- 22:57
NOAA Solar Calculator · 13 July 2026
On a long-distance route
Tullich Hill sits within 5km of these named long-distance walks — useful for trail-pack rest days or section extensions.
Around Tullich 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
4km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Luss
West Loch Lomond village — Highland Boundary, Loch Lomond Way
10km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Loch Lomond
Alexandria — sprawling distillery on the south end of the loch
22km from the hill
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Tullich Hill — common questions
- How hard is Tullich Hill?
- We grade Tullich Hill at 3/5, which puts it in moderately challenging territory. The usual route is around 12km with 475m of climbing; allow 3-5 hours. Ground conditions: Short grass and bracken on the lower slopes, with bilberry-clad knolls higher up.
- How much drop does Tullich Hill have?
- The drop is 274m: measured from the summit of Tullich Hill down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain.
- Where's the parking for Tullich Hill?
- Park at NN302014. Double-check the grid reference on an OS map first; informal laybys here fill early in high season.
- What's the best month to climb Tullich Hill?
- Aim for March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November on Tullich Hill. In the remaining months treat it as a winter hill — full kit, solid navigation, and a look at the relevant SAIS avalanche forecast before you go.
- Can dogs go up Tullich Hill?
- Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.
- Will I get phone signal on Tullich Hill?
- Good summit signal; EE reliable with views to upper Deeside.
- Is Tullich Hill safe in winter?
- Snow rarely lies long on Tullich Hill but the wet Atlantic climate produces persistent verglas on the rocky knolls of the crest. Wind funnels through Glen Douglas with surprising force. With its modest altitude the hill is a sound short winter day in settled weather, but ice on the schist demands a careful foot.
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