What difficulty is Bogrie Hill?

On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Bogrie Hill comes in at 1/5 — easy. Underfoot: Pastoral lower ground with bracken in summer, opening onto short heather and rough grass on the rounded crown.

What is Bogrie Hill's prominence?

226m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Bogrie Hill to the next higher ground. That drop is what qualifies it as a Marilyn — a hill with at least 150m of descent on every side.

When is the best time to climb Bogrie Hill?

March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Bogrie Hill. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.

Is Bogrie Hill dog-friendly?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.

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Bogrie Hill

Bogrie Hill reaches 432m on the NX-grid Cairn Water headwaters in central Dumfriesshire. Tucked between Dunscore and Moniaive, it is a hill for those wanting a peaceful afternoon away from the better-known summits.

Quick facts

Height: 432m/ 1417ft
Prominence: 226 m
Difficulty: 1 / 5Easy
Grid ref: NX 78925 85886
Nearest city: Dumfries· 21km
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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heather moorland 60% · grass slopes 30% · rocky summit 10%

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From the minor road south of Moniaive, take farm tracks up through Bogrie steading and onto the open hill. The summit is reached in two hours; the line is largely pathless but the ground is forgiving.

Terrain

Pastoral lower ground with bracken in summer, opening onto short heather and rough grass on the rounded crown.

In winter

Frequently bypassed by snow, this is good ground for shoulder-season days. Stiles and gates can ice up, so a shorter-than-usual walking pole helps on stiles.

Outside the SAIS network. No Scottish Avalanche Information Service forecast covers Bogrie Hill. SAIS forecasts six areas only — Northern and Southern Cairngorms, Creag Meagaidh, Lochaber, Glencoe and Torridon — and this hill is outside all of them, so there is no avalanche forecast to read for it. In winter, use MWIS Southern Uplands ↗ for mountain weather, judge snow stability from first principles, and treat any cornice or wind-loaded slope with extra caution.

Best time of year

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Getting there

Glasgow2h 2m
Edinburgh3h 46m

OS maps: OS Landranger 78, OS Explorer 320, OS Explorer 321

Mobile signal: Good. Dumfriesshire; good EE coverage throughout the walk.

Current conditions

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14h 05mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 06:45
Sunset: 19:37
Civil dawn: 06:09
Civil dusk: 20:14

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Around Bogrie Hill on the SCOT network

Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.

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station

Getting there: Ayr station

Ayrshire coast; Galloway approach via bus/car

57km from the hill

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On TripSCOT

town

Base yourself in Kirkcudbright

Galloway base — Solway coast, Galloway Forest, Mull of Galloway Trail

37km from the hill

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Bogrie Hill — common questions

What difficulty is Bogrie Hill?: On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Bogrie Hill comes in at 1/5 — easy. Underfoot: Pastoral lower ground with bracken in summer, opening onto short heather and rough grass on the rounded crown.
What is Bogrie Hill's prominence?: 226m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Bogrie Hill to the next higher ground. That drop is what qualifies it as a Marilyn — a hill with at least 150m of descent on every side.
When is the best time to climb Bogrie Hill?: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Bogrie Hill. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.
Is Bogrie Hill dog-friendly?: 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 Bogrie Hill?: Good. Dumfriesshire; good EE coverage throughout the walk.
Is Bogrie Hill safe in winter?: Frequently bypassed by snow, this is good ground for shoulder-season days. Stiles and gates can ice up, so a shorter-than-usual walking pole helps on stiles.

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