The Top 8 Peaks around Barrhill

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Barrhill is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 8 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 Barrhill for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

The Merrick Summit

Tairlaw Summit (Shalloch), Ayrshire Alps

Benyellary Summit

Start of the Merrick Trail

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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 …
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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 …
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Start of the Merrick Trail
Hiking Highlight
This point marks the start of the Merrick Trail, a short walking trail to the summit of Merrick (the highest Donald in lowland Scotland). This trail weaves up Merrick via …
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