Marilyn · Galloway
Grey Hill
A 297m Carrick coastal hill at NX 16 east of Girvan above the Water of Lendal. Grey Hill gives a quick climb to a fine viewpoint over the Firth of Clyde, with Ailsa Craig dominant on the southern horizon.
Quick facts
- Height
- 297m/ 974ft
- Prominence
- 154 m
- Grid ref
- NX 16473 92792
- Nearest city
- Glasgow· 84km
- 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 65% · rough grassland 25% · grassy summit 10%
Park at Pinmore and follow a forestry track west before striking south onto the open hill. The summit trig is a short heathery pull from the forest edge — about 90 minutes return.
Terrain
Forest road then short heather and grass. Easy underfoot throughout.
In winter
Low coastal hill almost never holds snow. Good winter afternoon option from the Girvan area.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 22m
- Edinburgh5h 48m
OS maps: OS Landranger 76, OS Explorer 317
Mobile signal: Poor. Wigtownshire/Galloway; limited coverage.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:23
- Sunset
- 21:29
- Civil dawn
- 04:36
- Civil dusk
- 22:16
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Grey Hill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Grey Hill — common questions
- Is Grey Hill a hard climb?
- Grey Hill is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Underfoot: Forest road then short heather and grass.
- What is Grey Hill's prominence?
- 154m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Grey Hill to the next higher ground. That drop is what qualifies it as a Marilyn — a hill with at least 150m of descent on every side.
- When is the best time to climb Grey Hill?
- March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Grey Hill. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.
- Is Grey Hill dog-friendly?
- 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 Grey Hill?
- Poor. Wigtownshire/Galloway; limited coverage.
- Is Grey Hill safe in winter?
- Low coastal hill almost never holds snow. Good winter afternoon option from the Girvan area.
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