Marilyn · Galloway
Cairn Pat
The name means 'cairn' in Gaelic. A low-level 182m summit in Galloway in the far southwest that proves hills do not need to be high to be rewarding. The prominence gives this Marilyn genuine character.
Gaelic: “stony, cairn-topped hill” · Pronunciation: cairn
Quick facts
- Height
- 182m/ 597ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NX 04433 56351
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through the surprisingly wild landscape of southwest Scotland to the 182m 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
- Glasgow3h 18m
- Edinburgh6h 34m
OS maps: OS Landranger 82, OS Explorer 309N
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:39
- Sunset
- 20:55
- Civil dawn
- 04:56
- Civil dusk
- 21:38
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