Start
50 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
54.76, -4.93 · rel 3086692
54.76, -4.93 · rel 3086692
Mull of Galloway Trail
40,3 km from Mull of Galloway to Glenapp Kirk through alpine terrain and mountains.
Mull of Galloway
→
Glenapp Kirk
linear
40,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× cave
4× monument
1× summit
1× ruins
Seals Cave
cave ·
284 m off route
1,2 km
3%
Kennedy's Cairn
monument ·
295 m off route
33,8 km
84%
Cairnie Hill
summit ·
263 m off route
34,2 km
85%
Lamb Monument
monument ·
83 m off route
40,3 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
99 m off route
40,3 km
100%
Mull Glen, Hillfort
ruins ·
380 m off route
40,3 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
388 m off route
40,3 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
1 m
–
57 m
0 km
20,1 km
40,3 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
2 m elevation
Halfway
6 m elevation
Three quarters
5 m elevation
Finish
8 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Mull of Galloway Trail is 40.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mull of Galloway Trail takes approximately 10h 2min to complete.
No, Mull of Galloway Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Mull of Galloway to Glenapp Kirk. Plan ahead for return transport.
Mull of Galloway Trail starts at Mull of Galloway.
Mull of Galloway Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Mull of Galloway Trail is maintained and managed by Rotary Club of Stranraer.
Yes, Mull of Galloway Trail is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.