How hard is Corse Hill?

Corse Hill is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Hard gravel wind-farm roads the whole way, with a short walk on grass to the trig.

Where do I park for Corse Hill?

Standard parking is at NS 543 469. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.

When is the best time to climb Corse Hill?

The standard good-weather months for Corse 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 Corse Hill?

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

How hard is Corse Hill?

Corse Hill is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Hard gravel wind-farm roads the whole way, with a short walk on grass to the trig.

Where do I park for Corse Hill?

Standard parking is at NS 543 469. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.

When is the best time to climb Corse Hill?

The standard good-weather months for Corse 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 Corse Hill?

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

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Corse Hill

Corse Hill sits in the high moorland of Eaglesham Moor at NS59, the 376m highest point of Whitelee Wind Farm — the largest onshore wind farm in the UK. A short walk through the turbines to the trig.

Quick facts

Height: 376m/ 1234ft
Difficulty: 1 / 5Easy
Grid ref: NS 59841 46464
Parking: NS 543 469
Nearest city: Glasgow· 19km
Dogs: Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗

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heather moorland 60% · grass slopes 30% · boggy ground 10%

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From the Whitelee Visitor Centre near Eaglesham follow the wind-farm access roads south-west, weaving between turbines on the well-graded gravel tracks to reach the summit trig.

Terrain

Hard gravel wind-farm roads the whole way, with a short walk on grass to the trig. Maintained for service vehicles, so the going underfoot is excellent.

In winter

Wind-farm tracks remain accessible through most winters, making this a reliable cold-weather objective. Watch for ice thrown from turbine blades in freezing fog.

Best time of year

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Getting there

Glasgow0h 26m
Edinburgh3h 46m

Parking: NS 543 469G76 0QQ

OS maps: OS Landranger 64, OS Explorer 334

Mobile signal: Good. East Ayrshire; EE reliable. Vodafone also works here.

Current conditions

Daylight Today

19h 33mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 04:32
Sunset: 22:03
Civil dawn: 03:31
Civil dusk: 23:04

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Around Corse Hill on the SCOT network

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

On TripSCOT

station

Getting there: Glasgow Central

Ayrshire coast lines; Carlisle / WCML connections; ferry-route gateway

19km from the hill

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On TripSCOT

town

Base yourself in Luss

West Loch Lomond village — Highland Boundary, Loch Lomond Way

52km from the hill

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On TasteSCOT

distillery

After the hill: Auchentoshan

Clydebank — Scotland's only triple-distilled single malt; 10 min from Glasgow

29km from the hill

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Corse Hill — common questions

How hard is Corse Hill?: Corse Hill is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Hard gravel wind-farm roads the whole way, with a short walk on grass to the trig.
Where do I park for Corse Hill?: Standard parking is at NS 543 469. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
When is the best time to climb Corse Hill?: The standard good-weather months for Corse 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 Corse 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 Corse Hill?: Good. East Ayrshire; EE reliable. Vodafone also works here.
Is Corse Hill safe in winter?: Wind-farm tracks remain accessible through most winters, making this a reliable cold-weather objective. Watch for ice thrown from turbine blades in freezing fog.

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