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
- Prominence
- 236 m
- Grid ref
- NX 63080 59833
- Nearest city
- Dumfries· 38km
- 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% · 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: Minimal. coverage drops during the approach; Galloway Forest Park blocks all networks.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:22
- Sunset
- 21:24
- Civil dawn
- 04:35
- Civil dusk
- 22:11
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Bengray on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Bengray — common questions
- What difficulty is Bengray?
- On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Bengray comes in at 1/5 — easy. Ground conditions: Estate tracks then heather and granite outcrops.
- How much drop does Bengray have?
- The drop is 236m: measured from the summit of Bengray down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain. Passing the 150m-drop threshold on all sides is exactly what makes it a Marilyn.
- What's the best month to climb Bengray?
- Aim for March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October on Bengray. 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 Bengray?
- 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 Bengray?
- Minimal. coverage drops during the 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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