Scotland
Killyleoch Hill
240M
786FT
About Killyleoch Hill
Located in the rolling landscape of Dumfries and Galloway, this modest Southern Upland summit punches well above its weight as a Marilyn. Its grassy slopes offer a straightforward ascent, rewarding walkers with clear views over the Cairn Valley and the quiet village of Dunscore nestled below.
Key Statistics
Rank
729th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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151.6m
Nearest Town
Dunscore
Geology
You are walking over the Gala Unit 7, a foundation of rugged sandstone that forms the core of this hill.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NX878820
Latitude
55.1200°N
Longitude
3.7599°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely derived from the Gaelic 'Coille', meaning wood, and 'Leac', meaning a flat stone or a hillside, reflecting the historical landscape of these lower glens.
- •Despite reaching a height of only 240 metres, the hill qualifies as a Marilyn because its topographic prominence exceeds 150 metres, making it a surprisingly distinct landmark relative to its surroundings.
- •The hill sits in the parish of Dunscore, an area famously associated with the writer Thomas Carlyle, who lived at the nearby Craigenputtock estate while writing 'Sartor Resartus'.
- •On a clear day, the summit offers a far-reaching perspective south across the Nith Valley towards the Solway Firth, with the higher Galloway hills visible on the western horizon.
- •As one of the lowest Marilyns in Scotland, it offers the distinct satisfaction of ticking off a major classification without the customary ordeal of an alpine start or a double-figure mileage.