Blacklorg Hill and Alhang
2 Donalds in Galloway & Carrick, climbed together from New Cumnock.
- Distance
- 16.1 km
- Ascent
- 640 m
- Time
- 4.5–6.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 681 m
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About this walk
Blacklorg Hill and Alhang is a hard 16.1 km circular walk with 640 m of ascent, taking 4.5 to 6.5 hours. It starts at New Cumnock (grid reference NS 627 055). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Blacklorg Hill at 681 m.
Blacklorg Hill and Alhang are Donalds in Galloway & Carrick, close enough to climb together. The higher, Blacklorg Hill, reaches 681 m (2,234 ft).
From New Cumnock, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line 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 New Cumnock, head across the hillside towards Blacklorg Hill.
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2
The summits
Climb Blacklorg Hill, then continue to Alhang.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
681 m
642 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Blacklorg Hill and Alhang take?
- Most walkers take 4.5–6.5 hours for the 16.1 km route, which has 640 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 New Cumnock (grid reference NS 627 055). 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?
- Blacklorg Hill (681 m, Donald); Alhang (642 m, Donald).
- 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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