Marilyn · Borders
Goseland Hill
Goseland Hill reaches 435m in the Upper Tweed country of Lanarkshire near Biggar (NT 07115 35104), close to the Tweed-Clyde watershed. The rounded grassy summit gives wide views across the Pentlands, Tinto and the Broughton Heights.
Quick facts
- Height
- 435m/ 1427ft
- Prominence
- 203 m
- Grid ref
- NT 07115 35104
- Nearest city
- Edinburgh· 43km
- 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 65% · heather 25% · boggy ground 10%
Best approached from the minor road south of Kilbucho or from Broughton, following farm tracks and field margins up grass slopes to the 435m summit. About 5km return — allow 2 hours.
Terrain
Smooth Lanarkshire grass hill with sheep tracks and improved pasture on the lower flanks. Easy walking once across the fields.
In winter
Easy winter terrain near Biggar. Snow rarely lies long; the gentle slopes drain well after thaws.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 6m
- Edinburgh1h 10m
OS maps: OS Landranger 72, OS Explorer 336
Mobile signal: Good. Peeblesshire/Selkirkshire border; EE reliable. Vodafone also works.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:16
- Sunset
- 21:25
- Civil dawn
- 04:27
- Civil dusk
- 22:13
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Goseland Hill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Goseland Hill — common questions
- How hard is Goseland Hill?
- We grade Goseland Hill at 1/5, which puts it in easy territory. Ground conditions: Smooth Lanarkshire grass hill with sheep tracks and improved pasture on the lower flanks.
- How much drop does Goseland Hill have?
- The drop is 203m: measured from the summit of Goseland Hill down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain. Passing the 150m-drop threshold on all sides is exactly what makes it a Marilyn.
- What's the best month to climb Goseland Hill?
- Aim for March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October on Goseland Hill. In the remaining months treat it as a winter hill — full kit, solid navigation, and a look at the relevant SAIS avalanche forecast before you go.
- Can dogs go up Goseland Hill?
- Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.
- Will I get phone signal on Goseland Hill?
- Good. Peeblesshire/Selkirkshire border; EE reliable. Vodafone also works.
- Is Goseland Hill safe in winter?
- Easy winter terrain near Biggar. Snow rarely lies long; the gentle slopes drain well after thaws.
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