Green Lowther from Wanlockhead
A 733 m Graham in Galloway & Carrick, climbed from Wanlockhead over largely pathless ground.
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 370 m
- Time
- 1.5–2.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 733 m
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About this walk
Green Lowther from Wanlockhead is a moderate 4.8 km out-and-back walk with 370 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2.5 hours. It starts at Wanlockhead, B797 (grid reference NS 878 130). It climbs Green Lowther (733 m), a Graham.
Green Lowther is a 733 m Graham in Galloway & Carrick.
This route starts from Wanlockhead, B797 and crosses a lot of pathless hillside, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass.
Route
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The approach
From Wanlockhead, head across the hillside towards Green Lowther.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Green Lowther.
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Return
Come back down the way you came.
Summit
733 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Green Lowther from Wanlockhead take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2.5 hours for the 4.8 km route, which has 370 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 Wanlockhead, B797 (grid reference NS 878 130). 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 moderate. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Green Lowther (733 m, Graham, 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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