Marilyn · Galloway
Troweir Hill
A 295m prominence hill in Galloway in the far southwest. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Quick facts
- Height
- 295.6m/ 969ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NX 21133 96020
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through the Galloway Forest Park or open moorland to the 295m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Mixed terrain through forest and over open moor. The granite geology gives good drainage on the higher ground.
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 11m
- Edinburgh5h 36m
OS maps: OS Landranger 76, OS Explorer 317, OS Explorer 326S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:37
- Sunset
- 20:56
- Civil dawn
- 04:53
- Civil dusk
- 21:39
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