Glenalla Fell - Fore Fell

Rising above the Girvan Water in South Ayrshire, this quiet Southern Upland Hump offers a grassy, pathless ascent typical of the region. As part of the wider Glenalla Fell massif, it provides clear views across the Carrick forest towards the higher Galloway peaks like Shalloch on Minnoch and the coastal profile of Ailsa Craig.

• •The name reflects the linguistic layers of South Ayrshire, blending the Gaelic 'Gleann' (valley) with the Old Norse-derived 'Fell'. 'Fore Fell' distinguishes this prominent forward shoulder from the main body of the hill.
• •From the summit, the distinctive volcanic plug of Ailsa Craig is often visible out in the Firth of Clyde, appearing as a sharp silhouette against the western horizon.
• •It is frequently bagged alongside neighbouring Genoch Hill, forming a logical circuit for those looking to explore the rolling, less-frequented moorland south of Straiton.
• •While the 428m elevation is modest, the combination of thick tussocky grass and hidden mossy hollows ensures your legs will feel as though you have climbed a much higher mountain.