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Marilyn · Borders
Broughton Heights [Pyked Stane Hill]
Broughton Heights — summit Pyked Stane Hill at 571m — is the broad NT-prefix ridge that rises north of Broughton village in upper Tweeddale. The summit plateau is generous and the views span the Pentlands, Culter Fell and the Cheviot foothills.
Quick facts
- Height
- 571m/ 1873ft
- Prominence
- 347 m
- Grid ref
- NT 12298 41095
- Nearest city
- Edinburgh· 36km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
grass moorland 55% · heather 35% · rocky summit 10%
From Broughton village a track climbs onto Hammer Head, then traverses several rounded tops along the ridge before reaching the trig point. A 12-14km horseshoe takes around 4-5 hours.
Terrain
Sheep-cropped Tweeddale grass with fence lines for navigation, a few peaty hollows between summits, and short heather on the higher plateau.
In winter
Mild Tweeddale conditions in most winters. The exposed ridge holds powdery snow that drifts heavily into the leeward gullies — pick a settled day for the full traverse.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 16m
- Edinburgh1h 55m
OS maps: OS Landranger 72, OS Explorer 336
Mobile signal: Good. Borders; EE reliable. Coverage from nearby mast.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:15
- Sunset
- 21:25
- Civil dawn
- 04:27
- Civil dusk
- 22:14
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
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Broughton Heights [Pyked Stane Hill] — common questions
- Is Broughton Heights [Pyked Stane Hill] a hard climb?
- Broughton Heights [Pyked Stane Hill] is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Underfoot: Sheep-cropped Tweeddale grass with fence lines for navigation, a few peaty hollows between summits, and short heather on the higher plateau.
- What is Broughton Heights [Pyked Stane Hill]'s prominence?
- 347m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Broughton Heights [Pyked Stane Hill] to the next higher ground. That drop is what qualifies it as a Marilyn — a hill with at least 150m of descent on every side.
- When is the best time to climb Broughton Heights [Pyked Stane Hill]?
- March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Broughton Heights [Pyked Stane Hill]. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.
- Is Broughton Heights [Pyked Stane Hill] dog-friendly?
- Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.
- Is there mobile signal on Broughton Heights [Pyked Stane Hill]?
- Good. Borders; EE reliable. Coverage from nearby mast.
- Is Broughton Heights [Pyked Stane Hill] safe in winter?
- Mild Tweeddale conditions in most winters. The exposed ridge holds powdery snow that drifts heavily into the leeward gullies — pick a settled day for the full traverse.
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