What difficulty is Troweir Hill?

On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Troweir Hill comes in at 1/5 — easy. Terrain: Estate tracks and forest breaks lead onto rough heather and grass.

How prominent is Troweir Hill?

Troweir Hill has 149m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground. That leaves it 1m short of the 150m drop a Marilyn needs — DoBIH classes it a sub-Marilyn, a near-miss rather than a full Marilyn.

When should I climb Troweir Hill?

The standard good-weather months for Troweir Hill 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 Troweir Hill?

On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.

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Sub-Marilyn · Galloway

Troweir Hill

A 295m heather Marilyn at NX 21 north-east of Girvan above the Water of Assel. Troweir Hill is a small but cleanly prominent summit on the Carrick coastal hinterland. A 295.6 m top in the galloway.

Quick facts

Height: 295.6m/ 970ft
Prominence: 149 m
Difficulty: 1 / 5Easy
Grid ref: NX 21133 96020
Nearest city: Glasgow· 79km
Dogs: Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗

Sub-Marilyn: 149m of drop — misses the 150m Marilyn cut by 1m. We keep it on the list as a near-miss.

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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From the minor road near Pinclanty, follow farm tracks south before climbing through old forestry plantings onto the open top. The trig sits among heather and rock — about 2 hours round trip.

Terrain

Estate tracks and forest breaks lead onto rough heather and grass. The going underfoot is firm in dry conditions.

In winter

Coastal Carrick weather keeps Troweir snow-free in most winters. Atlantic winds are the principal concern on the exposed top.

Best time of year

Best OK Avoid

Getting there

Glasgow2h 11m
Edinburgh5h 36m

OS maps: OS Landranger 76, OS Explorer 317, OS Explorer 326S

Mobile signal: Poor. Wigtownshire; limited coverage.

Current conditions

Daylight Today

17h 41mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 05:23
Sunset: 21:28
Civil dawn: 04:35
Civil dusk: 22:16

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Around Troweir Hill on the SCOT network

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

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station

Getting there: Ayr station

Ayrshire coast; Galloway approach via bus/car

29km from the hill

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town

Base yourself in Brodick

Arran base — Goat Fell, Glen Rosa, the Arran ridge

44km from the hill

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Troweir Hill — common questions

What difficulty is Troweir Hill?: On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Troweir Hill comes in at 1/5 — easy. Terrain: Estate tracks and forest breaks lead onto rough heather and grass.
How prominent is Troweir Hill?: Troweir Hill has 149m of topographic prominence — the height of its summit above the highest col connecting it to higher ground. That leaves it 1m short of the 150m drop a Marilyn needs — DoBIH classes it a sub-Marilyn, a near-miss rather than a full Marilyn.
When should I climb Troweir Hill?: The standard good-weather months for Troweir Hill 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 Troweir Hill?: On a lead only — the route crosses ground with livestock or nesting-bird interest.
What's mobile reception like on Troweir Hill?: Poor. Wigtownshire; limited coverage.
Is Troweir Hill safe in winter?: Coastal Carrick weather keeps Troweir snow-free in most winters. Atlantic winds are the principal concern on the exposed top.

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