The Sow

Mountain in Scotland · 181 m

181 m
Elevation
38 m
Prominence
6.2 km
Hike length one way
58.9007, -3.4225
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up The Sow

6.2 km
one way
363 m
of ascent
3 h 44 min
round trip

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

16 m6.2 km · 181 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southeast of the peak
6.2 km on foot · ↑ 363 m · about 3 h 44 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
about 6.1 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · east of the peak
about 11.5 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is The Sow?

The Sow is 181 m above sea level and lies in Scotland. Its prominence is 38 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up The Sow?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 6.2 km one way with 363 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 44 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for The Sow?

The nearest parking is the parking area southeast of the peak — 6.2 km on foot · ↑ 363 m · about 3 h 44 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southeast of the peak (about 6.1 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 The Sow in Conquer?

Yes — The Sow 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.

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