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Screel Hill – Bengairn Summit loop from Orchardton Tower

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Screel Hill – Bengairn Summit loop from Orchardton Tower

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Screel Hill – Bengairn Summit loop from Orchardton Tower

02:02

13.6km

590m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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2.53 km

Wooded Track With Views Across the Solway Firth

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A well made track allows for a relatively straightforward climb, and offers great views through the trees to the sea and England beyond on descent

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3.67 km

Screel Hill

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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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4.30 km

View of Rough Firth and Auchencairn Bay

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Enjoy fantastic views toward the Rough Firth and Auchencairn Bay from this halfway viewpoint. The underfoot begins to get rough and rocky from this point so remember to bring a pair of sturdy shoes.

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8.80 km

Big Boggy Area

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9.18 km

Bengairn Summit

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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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9.97 km

View of Solway Firth from Bengairn

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Bengairn is a 391m summit overlooking Auchencairn Bay and Rough Firth. With over 150m of prominence it is classified as a Marilyn.
Bengairn is usually climbed with its near neighbour …

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13.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.00 km

6.58 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

20°C

14°C

58 %

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Screel Hill – Bengairn Summit loop from Orchardton Tower

Wooded Track With Views Across the Solway Firth

Screel Hill

View of Rough Firth and Auchencairn Bay

Big Boggy Area

Bengairn Summit

View of Solway Firth from Bengairn

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