Marilyn · Galloway
Woodhead Hill
A low-level 259m summit in the Glenkens of Dumfries and Galloway that proves hills do not need to be high to be rewarding. The prominence gives this Marilyn genuine character.
Quick facts
- Height
- 259.5m/ 851ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NX 92760 71302
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk through the surprisingly wild landscape of southwest Scotland to the 259m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Galloway terrain — a mix of forestry, moorland and granite. Rougher and wilder than the Borders to the east.
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
- Glasgow3h 37m
- Edinburgh3h 42m
OS maps: OS Landranger 84, OS Explorer 313
Current conditions
Daylight Today
16h 44mwalking daylight
- Sunrise
- 05:33
- Sunset
- 20:51
- Civil dawn
- 04:50
- Civil dusk
- 21:34
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