Marilyn · Galloway
See Morris Hill
A 240m prominence hill in the Glenkens of Dumfries and Galloway. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Quick facts
- Height
- 240.1m/ 787ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NX 90295 77956
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through the Galloway Forest Park or open moorland to the 240m 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
- Glasgow2h 26m
- Edinburgh3h 37m
OS maps: OS Landranger 84, OS Explorer 313, OS Explorer 321
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 20:51
- Civil dawn
- 04:50
- Civil dusk
- 21:34
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