Marilyn · Galloway
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
- 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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Standard route
heather moorland 60% · grass slopes 30% · boggy ground 10%
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
Getting there
- Glasgow0h 26m
- Edinburgh3h 46m
OS maps: OS Landranger 64, OS Explorer 334
Mobile signal: Good. East Ayrshire; EE reliable. Vodafone also works here.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:18
- Sunset
- 21:28
- Civil dawn
- 04:30
- Civil dusk
- 22:17
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Corse Hill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Glasgow Central
Ayrshire coast lines; Carlisle / WCML connections; ferry-route gateway
19km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Luss
West Loch Lomond village — Highland Boundary, Loch Lomond Way
52km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter 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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