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Screel Hill return

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Screel Hill return

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5.0

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Screel Hill return

01:49

5.37km

280m

Hiking

Begin your hike on Screel Hill return through atmospheric conifer forests, where you'll hear birdsong and crunching stones. As you emerge onto the open hillside, the path becomes rougher and rockier, featuring heather, bracken, and rocky outcrops. From the summit, you'll be rewarded with expansive panoramic views across the Rough…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parking

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2.04 km

View of Rough Firth and Auchencairn Bay

Highlight • Forest

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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2.67 km

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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5.37 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.26 km

1.10 km

Surfaces

4.26 km

1.10 km

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Tuesday 12 May

12°C

4°C

77 %

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View of Rough Firth and Auchencairn Bay

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