Shalloch on Minnoch from Stinchar Bridge
A 774 m Corbett in Galloway & Carrick, climbed from Stinchar Bridge over largely pathless ground.
- Distance
- 10.4 km
- Ascent
- 430 m
- Time
- 3–4 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 774 m
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About this walk
Shalloch on Minnoch from Stinchar Bridge is a hard 10.4 km out-and-back walk with 430 m of ascent, taking 3 to 4 hours. It starts at Stinchar Bridge (grid reference NX 384 938). It climbs Shalloch on Minnoch (774 m), a Corbett.
Shalloch on Minnoch rises to 774 m in Galloway & Carrick, high enough to be a Corbett.
From Stinchar Bridge, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass.
Route
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The approach
From Stinchar Bridge, head across the hillside towards Shalloch on Minnoch.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Shalloch on Minnoch.
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Return
Return the same way.
Summit
774 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Shalloch on Minnoch from Stinchar Bridge take?
- Most walkers take 3–4 hours for the 10.4 km route, which has 430 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 Stinchar Bridge (grid reference NX 384 938). 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 hill does it climb?
- Shalloch on Minnoch (774 m, Corbett, 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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