Marilyn · Galloway
Bengray
A 367m Stewartry Marilyn at NX 63 north of Gatehouse of Fleet above Loch Whinyeon. Bengray is a quiet heather-and-granite hill on the eastern margins of the Galloway Forest. Reaches 367 m in the galloway.
Quick facts
- Height
- 367m/ 1204ft
- Grid ref
- NX 63080 59833
- Nearest city
- Dumfries· 38km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 65% · boggy ground 20% · grassy summit 15%
From the minor road at Laghead, follow the track east past Loch Whinyeon before striking onto the open hill. The summit cairn lies at the western end of a short ridge — about 2 hours return.
Terrain
Estate tracks then heather and granite outcrops. Drainage is good and the going is firm in dry spells.
In winter
Sheltered Stewartry hill with little snow accumulation. Short crisp winter days are ideal for the long Solway views.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 27m
- Edinburgh4h 38m
OS maps: OS Landranger 83, OS Explorer 312
Mobile signal: Poor. Signal drops on approach; Galloway Forest Park blocks all networks.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:37
- Sunset
- 21:57
- Civil dawn
- 03:40
- Civil dusk
- 22:54
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Bengray on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Bengray — common questions
- How hard is Bengray?
- Bengray is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Estate tracks then heather and granite outcrops.
- When is the best time to climb Bengray?
- The standard good-weather months for Bengray are March, 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 Bengray?
- 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 Bengray?
- Poor. Signal drops on approach; Galloway Forest Park blocks all networks.
- Is Bengray safe in winter?
- Sheltered Stewartry hill with little snow accumulation. Short crisp winter days are ideal for the long Solway views.
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