Marilyn · Galloway
Fell of Fleet
A 470m moorland Marilyn at NX 56 west of Clatteringshaws, holding the Cairnsmore of Fleet group together with Meikle Mulltaggart. Wide views open south to Wigtown Bay from the summit cairn.
Quick facts
- Height
- 470m/ 1542ft
- Grid ref
- NX 56625 70690
- Nearest city
- Dumfries· 41km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 60% · boggy ground 25% · grassy summit 15%
Most start from the A712 layby at Craigdews and follow forest tracks west before climbing onto the open Fell. The final mile is across rough heather to the trig — 3 hours return.
Terrain
Forestry road then heather and peat hags. The plateau holds water and walking is heavy after rain.
In winter
Snow rarely persists below 400m here. Boggy ground freezes in cold spells and walking becomes much faster — wait for hard frost if you want easy going.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 12m
- Edinburgh4h 39m
OS maps: OS Landranger 77, OS Explorer 319
Mobile signal: Poor. EE absent; nearest coverage near Gatehouse of Fleet or Dalry.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:37
- Sunset
- 21:58
- Civil dawn
- 03:39
- Civil dusk
- 22:56
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Fell of Fleet on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Getting there: Ayr station
Ayrshire coast; Galloway approach via bus/car
56km from the hill
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On TripSCOTBase yourself in Kirkcudbright
Galloway base — Solway coast, Galloway Forest, Mull of Galloway Trail
23km from the hill
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On TasteSCOTAfter the hill: Bladnoch
Wigtown — Galloway's only distillery; Scotland's most southerly
22km from the hill
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Fell of Fleet — common questions
- How hard is Fell of Fleet?
- Fell of Fleet is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Forestry road then heather and peat hags.
- When is the best time to climb Fell of Fleet?
- The standard good-weather months for Fell of Fleet 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 Fell of Fleet?
- 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 Fell of Fleet?
- Poor. EE absent; nearest coverage near Gatehouse of Fleet or Dalry.
- Is Fell of Fleet safe in winter?
- Snow rarely persists below 400m here. Boggy ground freezes in cold spells and walking becomes much faster — wait for hard frost if you want easy going.
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