How difficult is See Morris Hill?

See Morris Hill carries a 1/5 (easy) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Underfoot: Forest rides and felled patches with short rough vegetation on the summit knoll itself.

What is See Morris Hill's prominence?

150m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links See Morris Hill to the next higher ground. That drop is what qualifies it as a Marilyn — a hill with at least 150m of descent on every side.

When is the best time to climb See Morris Hill?

March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on See Morris Hill. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.

Is See Morris Hill dog-friendly?

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

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Marilyn · Galloway

See Morris Hill

See Morris Hill is a 240m knoll on the NX-grid moors west of Dalbeattie, an unusual little Marilyn known mostly to dedicated baggers. Despite its low height, the prominence pushes it onto the official list.

Quick facts

Height: 240.1m/ 788ft
Prominence: 150 m
Difficulty: 1 / 5Easy
Grid ref: NX 90295 77956
Nearest city: Dumfries· 7km
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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heather moorland 60% · rough grassland 30% · rocky summit 10%

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Park in Dalbeattie Forest and follow waymarked forest paths before cutting up to the small summit clearing. An hour and a quarter is plenty for an out-and-back outing.

Terrain

Forest rides and felled patches with short rough vegetation on the summit knoll itself. Bracken can be thick in summer.

In winter

A no-fuss winter target with sheltered approaches. Forest paths can be muddy after thaw but rarely truly icy.

Outside the SAIS network. No Scottish Avalanche Information Service forecast covers See Morris Hill. SAIS forecasts six areas only — Northern and Southern Cairngorms, Creag Meagaidh, Lochaber, Glencoe and Torridon — and this hill is outside all of them, so there is no avalanche forecast to read for it. In winter, use MWIS Southern Uplands ↗ for mountain weather, judge snow stability from first principles, and treat any cornice or wind-loaded slope with extra caution.

Best time of year

Best OK Avoid

Getting there

Glasgow2h 26m
Edinburgh3h 37m

OS maps: OS Landranger 84, OS Explorer 313, OS Explorer 321

Mobile signal: Good. Dumfriesshire; EE and Vodafone both work on this summit.

Current conditions

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14h 05mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 06:45
Sunset: 19:37
Civil dawn: 06:08
Civil dusk: 20:13

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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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See Morris Hill — common questions

How difficult is See Morris Hill?: See Morris Hill carries a 1/5 (easy) grade on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Underfoot: Forest rides and felled patches with short rough vegetation on the summit knoll itself.
What is See Morris Hill's prominence?: 150m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links See Morris Hill to the next higher ground. That drop is what qualifies it as a Marilyn — a hill with at least 150m of descent on every side.
When is the best time to climb See Morris Hill?: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on See Morris Hill. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.
Is See Morris Hill dog-friendly?: 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 See Morris Hill?: Good. Dumfriesshire; EE and Vodafone both work on this summit.
Is See Morris Hill safe in winter?: A no-fuss winter target with sheltered approaches. Forest paths can be muddy after thaw but rarely truly icy.

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