The Top 9 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 9
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.
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.
Last updated: October 23, 2025
The Merrick Summit
Highlight • Natural Monument
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
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Distance - 3.83km 2.38miles
Ascent - 157m 514ft
Gradient - 4.1%
Strava segment: strava.com/segments/914200
The Ayrshire Alps consist of numerous challenging road cycle climbs. They were conceived by Ayr Burners …
Ascent - 157m 514ft
Gradient - 4.1%
Strava segment: strava.com/segments/914200
The Ayrshire Alps consist of numerous challenging road cycle climbs. They were conceived by Ayr Burners …
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Benyellary Summit
Highlight • Summit
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
Highlight • Summit
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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Shalloch on Minnoch North Top (Caerloch Dhu)
Highlight • Summit
This hill has a wide plateau top. We approached from the direction of Craigmasheenie and it was a tough slog over boggy, uneven ground as part of the Ring of Fire route. This area has such a remote feel.
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