Marilyn · Borders
Ellson Fell
At 537m 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
- 537m/ 1761ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NY 41037 98497
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent on well-maintained paths through the gentle Borders hill country to the 537m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Gentle Borders terrain — rolling grass hills with good drainage. The going is easy compared to Highland hills.
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
- Glasgow4h 44m
- Edinburgh2h 52m
OS maps: OS Landranger 79, OS Explorer 324
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:29
- Sunset
- 20:49
- Civil dawn
- 04:45
- Civil dusk
- 21:32
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