Marilyn · Galloway
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
- Grid ref
- NX 78925 85886
- Nearest city
- Dumfries· 21km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 60% · grass slopes 30% · rocky summit 10%
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.
Best time of year
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
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:35
- Sunset
- 21:58
- Civil dawn
- 03:36
- Civil dusk
- 22:56
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Bogrie Hill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Bogrie Hill — common questions
- How hard is Bogrie Hill?
- Bogrie Hill is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Pastoral lower ground with bracken in summer, opening onto short heather and rough grass on the rounded crown.
- When is the best time to climb Bogrie Hill?
- The standard good-weather months for Bogrie Hill 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 Bogrie Hill?
- 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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