Dalmellington

The Top 20 Peaks around Dalmellington

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Dalmellington is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20 to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Dalmellington for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

The Merrick Summit

Cairnsmore of Carsphairn Summit

Tairlaw Summit (Shalloch), Ayrshire Alps

Benyellary Summit

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The Merrick Summit
Hiking Highlight
Rising from Galloway Forest Park, the first area in the UK to be given Dark Sky Park status, The Merrick is one of the five fingers of the ‘Range of …
Tip by Trail Magazine
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Cairnsmore of Carsphairn Summit
Hiking Highlight
This beautiful grassy summit is the tallest in the northern Galloway range. After your short but steep climb, you'll be rewarded with stunning views toward southern Scotland.
Tip by Grace Mulligan
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Tairlaw Summit (Shalloch), Ayrshire Alps
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
Distance - 3.83km 2.38miles
Ascent - 157m 514ft
Gradient - 4.1%Strava segment: strava.com/segments/914200The Ayrshire Alps consist of numerous challenging road cycle climbs. They were conceived by Ayr Burners …
Tip by Clive Drummond
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Benyellary Summit
Hiking Highlight
In some ways, this mountain is just 'on the way' up to Merrick but it deserves a Highlight in its own right! There are an abundance of lochs and lochans …
Tip by Adventurer Nic
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