Marilyn · Galloway
Mochrum Fell
Mochrum Fell tops out at 317m on the NX-grid moors above Corsock, well within the Stewartry. The little summit looks out over a chain of small lochans towards the Galloway Hills proper.
Quick facts
- Height
- 317m/ 1040ft
- Prominence
- 153 m
- Grid ref
- NX 72392 75029
- Nearest city
- Dumfries· 25km
- 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% · boggy ground 10%
From Corsock village take farm tracks past Mochrum farm and cut up onto open hillside. An hour and a half to two hours suffices for a relaxed return walk.
Terrain
Pasture, juniper scrub and short heather make up the route, with a small rocky tor at the top providing the cairn site.
In winter
Rarely under snow, the hill is an excellent low-key winter outing. Frozen ground around the lochans is normally firm enough for safe walking.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 11m
- Edinburgh3h 7m
OS maps: OS Landranger 77, OS Landranger 84, OS Explorer 320
Mobile signal: Poor. Remote Wigtownshire; limited coverage.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:21
- Sunset
- 21:24
- Civil dawn
- 04:33
- Civil dusk
- 22:12
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Mochrum Fell on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Mochrum Fell — common questions
- How hard is Mochrum Fell?
- We grade Mochrum Fell at 1/5, which puts it in easy territory. Terrain: Pasture, juniper scrub and short heather make up the route, with a small rocky tor at the top providing the cairn site.
- How prominent is Mochrum Fell?
- Mochrum Fell has 153m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground. Marilyns are defined by that measure: at least 150m of drop on all sides.
- When should I climb Mochrum Fell?
- The standard good-weather months for Mochrum Fell 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 Mochrum Fell?
- On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
- What's mobile reception like on Mochrum Fell?
- Poor. Remote Wigtownshire; limited coverage.
- Is Mochrum Fell safe in winter?
- Rarely under snow, the hill is an excellent low-key winter outing. Frozen ground around the lochans is normally firm enough for safe walking.
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