Marilyn · Borders
Fastheugh Hill
At 501m 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
- 501.7m/ 1645ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NT 39329 27710
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent on well-maintained paths through the gentle Borders hill country to the 501m 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
- Glasgow3h 26m
- Edinburgh1h 12m
OS maps: OS Landranger 73, OS Explorer 337
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:28
- Sunset
- 20:50
- Civil dawn
- 04:44
- Civil dusk
- 21:34
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