What difficulty is Corse Hill?

On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Corse Hill comes in at 1/5 — easy. Terrain: Hard gravel wind-farm roads the whole way, with a short walk on grass to the trig.

How prominent is Corse Hill?

Corse Hill has 173m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground. Marilyns are defined by that measure: at least 150m of drop on all sides.

Where should I park to climb 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 should I 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?

On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.

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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
Prominence: 173 m
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 ↗

Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).

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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.

Outside the SAIS network. No Scottish Avalanche Information Service forecast covers Corse 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

Best OK Avoid

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

14h 08mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 06:46
Sunset: 19:39
Civil dawn: 06:09
Civil dusk: 20:17

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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

What difficulty is Corse Hill?: On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Corse Hill comes in at 1/5 — easy. Terrain: Hard gravel wind-farm roads the whole way, with a short walk on grass to the trig.
How prominent is Corse Hill?: Corse Hill has 173m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground. Marilyns are defined by that measure: at least 150m of drop on all sides.
Where should I park to climb 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 should I 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?: On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
What's mobile reception like 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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