Marilyn · Galloway
Knockdolian
Only 265m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone in Galloway in the far southwest. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Quick facts
- Height
- 265m/ 869ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NX 11333 84804
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk via quiet forestry tracks in the hills of Dumfries and Galloway to the 265m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Forestry tracks and open moorland. The Galloway hills can be surprisingly boggy despite the gentle appearance.
In winter
Galloway winters are mild, influenced by the Gulf Stream. Snow is rare below 500m. These are among the most accessible winter hills in Scotland.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 39m
- Edinburgh5h 3m
OS maps: OS Landranger 76, OS Explorer 317
Current conditions
Daylight Today
16h 45mwalking daylight
- Sunrise
- 05:38
- Sunset
- 20:56
- Civil dawn
- 04:54
- Civil dusk
- 21:39
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