When is the best time to 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?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.

When is the best time to 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?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.

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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
Difficulty: 1 / 5Easy
Grid ref: NX 72392 75029
Nearest city: Dumfries· 25km
Dogs: Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗

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heather moorland 65% · rough grassland 25% · boggy ground 10%

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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

Best OK Avoid

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

19h 17mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 04:36
Sunset: 21:57
Civil dawn: 03:38
Civil dusk: 22:55

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Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.

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Base yourself in Kirkcudbright

Galloway base — Solway coast, Galloway Forest, Mull of Galloway Trail

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Mochrum Fell — common questions

How hard is Mochrum Fell?: Mochrum Fell is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Pasture, juniper scrub and short heather make up the route, with a small rocky tor at the top providing the cairn site.
When is the best time to 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?: 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 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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