Marilyn · Galloway
Green Hill
Green Hill rises to 588m on the NS-square upland above the Nethan Water, an unobtrusive South Lanarkshire summit east of Lesmahagow. Its prominence puts it firmly on the Marilyn list despite a low-key profile.
Quick facts
- Height
- 588.1m/ 1929ft
- Grid ref
- NS 86254 12536
- Nearest city
- Dumfries· 38km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
grass moorland 60% · heather patches 30% · boggy ground 10%
From the minor road south of Crawfordjohn or the Logan estate tracks, a steady haul over rough pasture and grassy moor leads to the broad summit. Reckon on two to three hours; navigation in cloud needs care across the featureless plateau.
Terrain
Sheep pasture lower down giving way to coarse grass and patches of heather on the rounded crown. Drainage is poor in places after rain.
In winter
Below 600m the snow rarely lingers, but the plateau holds wind chill. Frosted tussocks and standing water both freeze and need watching underfoot.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 40m
- Edinburgh2h 8m
OS maps: OS Landranger 71, OS Landranger 78, OS Explorer 329
Mobile signal: Good. South Lanarkshire; EE reliable.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:33
- Sunset
- 21:59
- Civil dawn
- 03:33
- Civil dusk
- 22:58
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Green Hill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Green Hill — common questions
- How hard is Green Hill?
- Green Hill is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Sheep pasture lower down giving way to coarse grass and patches of heather on the rounded crown.
- When is the best time to climb Green Hill?
- The standard good-weather months for Green 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 Green 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 Green Hill?
- Good. South Lanarkshire; EE reliable.
- Is Green Hill safe in winter?
- Below 600m the snow rarely lingers, but the plateau holds wind chill. Frosted tussocks and standing water both freeze and need watching underfoot.
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