Marilyn · Borders
Allermuir Hill
At 493m near the Firth of Forth in the Scottish Borders, this is the kind of hill that experienced walkers love — not famous, not crowded, but a proper summit with proper views.
Quick facts
- Height
- 493m/ 1617ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NT 22705 66170
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent on well-maintained paths through the gentle Borders hill country to the 493m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Rolling farmland and open moorland. The Borders hills are the most walkable in Scotland — gentle gradients and firm ground.
In winter
Borders winters are gentle by Scottish standards. Snow is infrequent and rarely deep. These hills are walkable year-round with standard gear.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 37m
- Edinburgh0h 12m
OS maps: OS Landranger 66, OS Explorer 344, OS Explorer 350
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:28
- Sunset
- 20:52
- Civil dawn
- 04:43
- Civil dusk
- 21:37
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