United KingdomScotlandHowgate Hill

Howgate Hill

Mountain in Scotland · 450 m

450 m
Elevation
71 m
Prominence
5.2 km
Hike length one way
55.5898, -3.7289
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Howgate Hill

5.2 km
one way
279 m
of ascent
2 h 39 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

178 m5.2 km · 450 m

Weather forecast

Next 10 days

Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · northwest of the peak
5.2 km on foot · ↑ 279 m · about 2 h 39 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · west of the peak
about 5.5 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · west of the peak
about 5.9 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

More peaks nearby

Frequently asked questions

How high is Howgate Hill?

Howgate Hill is 450 m above sea level and lies in Scotland. Its prominence is 71 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Howgate Hill?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 5.2 km one way with 279 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 39 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Howgate Hill?

The nearest parking is the parking area northwest of the peak — 5.2 km on foot · ↑ 279 m · about 2 h 39 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area west of the peak (about 5.5 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Howgate Hill in Conquer?

Yes — Howgate Hill is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

Conquer Howgate Hill in the app

Check in on the summit, verified by GPS. Collect peaks across United Kingdom, build streaks and level up together with your friends.

Download on theApp Store

Free to download