Long distance
Mull of Galloway Trail
Coastal walking along Scotland's southernmost coastline to the Mull of Galloway lighthouse. Gentle terrain, warm climate (by Scottish standards) and a genuine sense of remoteness in Dumfries and Galloway.
Quick facts
- Distance
- 56 km/ 35 mi
- Typical days
- 3
- Total ascent
- 900 m
- Difficulty
- easy
- Start → Finish
- Isle of Whithorn → Mull of Galloway
- Best direction
- East to West
✔ Waymarked throughout
Our take
Dumfries and Galloway is the forgotten corner of Scottish walking — milder than anywhere else, empty of crowds, and surprisingly beautiful. The Mull of Galloway Trail makes the most of the dramatic southern coastline. The finish at Scotland's most southerly point — further south than Carlisle — always surprises people. RSPB Mull of Galloway is excellent for seabirds.
Highlights
- Isle of Whithorn — early Christian site
- Port William harbour
- Drummore — Scotlands most southerly village
- Mull of Galloway lighthouse and RSPB reserve
Day-by-day itinerary
A suggested 3-day schedule. Adjust to your fitness and conditions.
1Isle of Whithorn to Port William22km · 350m ascent
From the early Christian site at Isle of Whithorn along the coast past Burrow Head to the harbour village of Port William on Luce Bay.
- Terrain
- Coastal paths, farm tracks, beach walking.
- Overnight
- Port William has the Monreith Arms and B&Bs.
- Stats
- Isle of Whithorn → Port William · 22km · ↑350m
2Port William to Drummore18km · 300m ascent
Along the west shore of Luce Bay through quiet Galloway farmland to Drummore, Scotland's most southerly village.
- Terrain
- Coastal paths, farm tracks, quiet lanes.
- Overnight
- Drummore has the Clashwhannon B&B and the Queens Hotel.
- Stats
- Port William → Drummore · 18km · ↑300m
3Drummore to Mull of Galloway16km · 250m ascent
The final stretch south to Scotland's most southerly point. The lighthouse and RSPB seabird reserve at the Mull are a dramatic finish.
- Terrain
- Coastal paths, cliff-top walking, farm tracks.
- Overnight
- No accommodation at the Mull itself. Return to Drummore or arrange transport to Stranraer.
- Stats
- Drummore → Mull of Galloway · 16km · ↑250m
Best months
Accommodation
B&Bs at Isle of Whithorn, Port William and Drummore. Limited but charming. Book ahead in summer.
Resupply
Small shops at Isle of Whithorn, Port William and Drummore. Carry lunch each day.
Current conditions
Weather at the start point (Isle of Whithorn)
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:37
- Sunset
- 20:52
- Civil dawn
- 04:54
- Civil dusk
- 21:35
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026
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