Marilyn · Borders
Fanna Hill
A 514m hill on the Scotland-England border above the upper Liddel Water and Wauchope Forest. Remote moorland country with the Anglo-Scottish boundary running close to the summit. Reaches 514.6 m in the Borders.
Quick facts
- Height
- 514.6m/ 1688ft
- Grid ref
- NT 56977 03195
- Parking
- NY 56100 96500
- Nearest city
- Carlisle· 50km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
grass moorland 60% · heather 30% · boggy ground 10%
A long forestry approach from Saughtree or Note o' the Gate makes this a 5-6 hour day. Open moorland on the upper sections leads to the boundary-line summit.
Terrain
Forestry tracks for the long approach, then peat hags and boggy heather on the open watershed. Wet underfoot in most conditions.
In winter
Forestry shelters the approach but the open border watershed catches the worst of easterly weather. Long round-trip — plan for short winter daylight.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow4h 18m
- Edinburgh2h 5m
OS maps: OS Landranger 80, OS Explorer 331
Mobile signal: Good. Scottish Borders; solid EE signal throughout. Vodafone also reliable.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:29
- Sunset
- 21:54
- Civil dawn
- 03:30
- Civil dusk
- 22:53
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Fanna Hill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Fanna Hill — common questions
- How hard is Fanna Hill?
- Fanna Hill is rated 2/5 (moderate) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Forestry tracks for the long approach, then peat hags and boggy heather on the open watershed.
- Where do I park for Fanna Hill?
- Standard parking is at NY 56100 96500. Check the parking grid reference on an OS map before travel; informal laybys can fill on summer weekends.
- When is the best time to climb Fanna Hill?
- The standard good-weather months for Fanna Hill are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Fanna Hill?
- 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 Fanna Hill?
- Good. Scottish Borders; solid EE signal throughout. Vodafone also reliable.
- Is Fanna Hill safe in winter?
- Forestry shelters the approach but the open border watershed catches the worst of easterly weather. Long round-trip — plan for short winter daylight.
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