Marilyn · Borders
Eildon Mid Hill
At 422m in the Tweed valley of 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
- 422m/ 1384ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- NT 54822 32288
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent on well-maintained paths through the gentle Borders hill country to the 422m 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
Winter walking in the Borders is straightforward. Occasional snow and frost but the gentle terrain and good paths make these hills excellent winter options.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 1m
- Edinburgh2h 32m
OS maps: OS Landranger 73, OS Explorer 338
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:27
- Sunset
- 20:49
- Civil dawn
- 04:43
- Civil dusk
- 21:33
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