Heart of Granite
Newton Stewart, United Kingdom • 11 Apr 2026
Event details
Heart of Granite is scheduled for 11 April 2026 at Caldons Old Campsite, Bargrennan, Glen Trool, Newton Stewart, DG8 6SU (OS Grid Ref NX 40027 78951). The entry fee is £25.00. Entries open 23 April 2025 and close 5 April 2026. Minimum age is 18 years. At the time of listing there are 11 participants. The event is organised by Galloway Mountain Rescue Team, run under a Scottish Hill Runners permit and SHR rules, and all profits will go to Galloway Mountain Rescue Team.
Course and requirements
The route is a classic circular mountain course of 20 miles (32 km) with 1850 m ascent. The course passes Lamachan, Curleywee, the Axe Head stone checkpoint on the Southern Upland Way, Craiglee, the Rig of Jarkness, the Murder Hole, the Old Grey Man of Merrick (summit of Merrick) and Bruce's Stone before returning to Caldons. Galloway Mountain Rescue marshalls will staff checkpoints, provide first aid cover and serve hot soup and refreshments at the finish. Mandatory kit to be carried or worn includes map, compass, whistle, waterproof top with hood and taped seams, waterproof bottoms with taped seams, head torch, hat and gloves. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.