The Top 20 Peaks in Dumfries and Galloway
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Dumfries and Galloway 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 in Dumfries and Galloway 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 in Dumfries and Galloway for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 19, 2025
Criffel Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
This fantastic peak in southern Scotland offers magnificent views across the Barbara Channel toward England. On a clear day, it's possible to see the hills of the Lake District and even out to the Isle of Man.
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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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Screel Hill
Highlight • Trail
Screel Hill is a modest 344m hill located near Castle Douglas. Whilst it's not the largest in area, it does provide some top-notch views toward Auchencairn Bay and out as far as Solway Firth and Hestan Island.
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Cairnsmore of Fleet Summit Trig Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
This is a very easy to reach top that is quite varied in terms of terrain. The way up can feel quite long, but the views from the top are …
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Cairnsmore of Carsphairn Summit
Highlight • Climb
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.
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White Coomb Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Glorious views across the Southern Uplands of Scotland at the top of White Coomb hill.
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Knockendoch Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Wonderful views from the peak of Knockendoch overlooking Loch Kindar and the surrounding countryside.
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Benniguinea Summit
Highlight • Forest
Benniguinea with it's radio mast can be seen from Clatteringshaws where there is good parking but no longer a Visitor Centre or toilets.
Benniguinea (387m) is easily reached by forest …
Benniguinea (387m) is easily reached by forest …
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Bengairn Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Bengairn is a 391m hill on the Dumfries and Galloway coast. It is classified as a Marilyn because it has over 150m of prominence.
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Moyle Hill Summit
Highlight • MTB Park
Great views and worth the climb if you’re visiting!
If you are going to try it with a bike then climb the north path and go down the south path. It’s steep!
Hikers will be fine.
If you are going to try it with a bike then climb the north path and go down the south path. It’s steep!
Hikers will be fine.
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