Ballencleuch Law and Well Hill
2 Grahams in Galloway & Carrick, climbed together from Troloss Cottage.
- Distance
- 11.8 km
- Ascent
- 660 m
- Time
- 4–5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 691 m
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About this walk
Ballencleuch Law and Well Hill is a hard 11.8 km circular walk with 660 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5 hours. It starts at Troloss Cottage, A702 (grid reference NS 925 084). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Ballencleuch Law at 691 m.
Ballencleuch Law and Well Hill are Grahams in Galloway & Carrick, close enough to climb together. The higher, Ballencleuch Law, reaches 691 m (2,268 ft).
This route starts from Troloss Cottage, A702 and crosses a lot of pathless hillside, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Troloss Cottage, head across the hillside towards Ballencleuch Law.
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2
The summits
Climb Ballencleuch Law, then continue to Well Hill.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
691 m
606 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Ballencleuch Law and Well Hill take?
- Most walkers take 4–5 hours for the 11.8 km route, which has 660 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Troloss Cottage, A702 (grid reference NS 925 084). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Ballencleuch Law (691 m, Graham, Donald); Well Hill (606 m, Graham).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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