Mull of Galloway
Drummore, United Kingdom
Scotland’s most southerly point, a cliff-bound headland with a lighthouse and seabird colonies. On clear days you can see Ireland and the Isle of Man.
The Mull of Galloway is the southern tip of Scotland, at the end of the Rhins of Galloway peninsula in Wigtownshire. The lighthouse was built in 1830 by Robert Stevenson, is 26 m tall and shines its light from 99 m above the sea. It has been automated since 1988 and is protected as a Category A listed building. The headland is a nature reserve managed by the RSPB. In good visibility the view extends to Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man.
On site there is an RSPB visitor centre, open from Easter to the end of October, and the turf-roofed Gallie Craig café (as of October 2026). The tower can be visited only on a guided tour. The historic foghorn, out of service since 1987, was restored in 2017 and, according to the operator, usually sounds on the last Sunday of the month. Walkers will find the start of the Mull of Galloway Trail here, which runs 59 km north to Glenapp near Ballantrae. Allow one to two hours and come in clear weather.
- Nearest town
- Drummore, United Kingdom
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 54.6350, -4.8570
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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Campsites nearby
- Maryport Holiday ParkCampsite4 km from Mull of Galloway
- Clashwhannon Holiday ParkCampsite7 km from Mull of Galloway
- Ardwell ChaletsCampsite16 km from Mull of Galloway
- Sands Of Luce Holiday ParkCampsite21 km from Mull of GallowayCaravansWi-Fi
- Kings Green Caravan ParkCampsite22 km from Mull of Galloway · 30 pitchesCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Portpatrick Farm HolidaysCampsite25 km from Mull of GallowayCaravans
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Mull of Galloway?
Mull of Galloway is in Drummore, United Kingdom, at GPS 54.6350, -4.8570. It is about 29 km from Portpatrick.
Can you camp near Mull of Galloway?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Maryport Holiday Park, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Mull of Galloway?
Mull of Galloway is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Galloway: dark skies to the Mull of Galloway.
What is there to see near Mull of Galloway?
Places worth a stop nearby: Mount Stewart (49 km), Castle Ward (55 km), Clatteringshaws Loch (60 km) and Tollymore Forest Park (83 km).
When is the best time to visit Mull of Galloway?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)