Marilyn · Galloway
Bishop Forest Hill
A low-level 393m summit in the Glenkens of Dumfries and Galloway that proves hills do not need to be high to be rewarding. The prominence gives this Marilyn genuine character.
Quick facts
- Height
- 393m/ 1289ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NX 84911 79636
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through the surprisingly wild landscape of southwest Scotland to the 393m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Forestry tracks and open moorland. The Galloway hills can be surprisingly boggy despite the gentle appearance.
In winter
Galloway winters are mild, influenced by the Gulf Stream. Snow is rare below 500m. These are among the most accessible winter hills in Scotland.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 17m
- Edinburgh3h 43m
OS maps: OS Landranger 84, OS Explorer 321
Current conditions
Daylight Today
16h 45mwalking daylight
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 20:51
- Civil dawn
- 04:50
- Civil dusk
- 21:35
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