Marilyn · Galloway
Middlefield Law
The name means 'hill' in Gaelic. At 466m in the Ayrshire hills south of Glasgow, this is the kind of hill that experienced walkers love — not famous, not crowded, but a proper summit with proper views.
Quick facts
- Height
- 466m/ 1528ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NS 68106 30726
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent through the surprisingly wild landscape of southwest Scotland to the 466m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Galloway terrain — a mix of forestry, moorland and granite. Rougher and wilder than the Borders to the east.
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
- Glasgow1h 53m
- Edinburgh3h 33m
OS maps: OS Landranger 71, OS Explorer 334
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 20:54
- Civil dawn
- 04:49
- Civil dusk
- 21:38
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