Marilyn · Galloway
Enoch Hill
Enoch Hill sits at 569m on the NS-square moorlands above Loch Doon, an East Ayrshire summit on the fringe of the Galloway Hills. Its setting between reservoir and wind farm gives an otherwise quiet hill an unusual character.
Quick facts
- Height
- 569.1m/ 1867ft
- Grid ref
- NS 56214 06740
- Nearest city
- Dumfries· 51km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 65% · boggy ground 20% · grassy summit 15%
Approach via the wind-farm haul road from the B741 near Dalmellington or the forestry tracks west of Loch Doon, then strike up rough moor onto the open dome. Three to four hours allows for the boggier sections; a GPS is wise in low cloud.
Terrain
Deep heather, peat hags and old extraction scars combine into slow, energy-sapping ground. The wind-farm roads provide the only firm surface.
In winter
Frozen peat is far easier going than the summer slog, but blown snow gathers in the hags and conceals hidden holes. Visibility off the loch can drop suddenly.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow1h 21m
- Edinburgh3h 13m
OS maps: OS Landranger 71, OS Landranger 77, OS Explorer 327, OS Explorer 328S
Mobile signal: Poor. East Ayrshire moorland; limited coverage.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:35
- Sunset
- 22:00
- Civil dawn
- 03:36
- Civil dusk
- 23:00
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Enoch Hill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Enoch Hill — common questions
- How hard is Enoch Hill?
- Enoch Hill is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Deep heather, peat hags and old extraction scars combine into slow, energy-sapping ground.
- When is the best time to climb Enoch Hill?
- The standard good-weather months for Enoch 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 Enoch 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 Enoch Hill?
- Poor. East Ayrshire moorland; limited coverage.
- Is Enoch Hill safe in winter?
- Frozen peat is far easier going than the summer slog, but blown snow gathers in the hags and conceals hidden holes. Visibility off the loch can drop suddenly.
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