How hard is Goseland Hill?

Goseland Hill is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Smooth Lanarkshire grass hill with sheep tracks and improved pasture on the lower flanks.

When is the best time to climb Goseland Hill?

The standard good-weather months for Goseland Hill are March, 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 Goseland Hill?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.

How hard is Goseland Hill?

Goseland Hill is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Smooth Lanarkshire grass hill with sheep tracks and improved pasture on the lower flanks.

When is the best time to climb Goseland Hill?

The standard good-weather months for Goseland Hill are March, 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 Goseland Hill?

Yes, but dogs must be kept on a lead — there is livestock or ground-nesting bird interest on the route.

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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
Difficulty: 1 / 5Easy
Grid ref: NT 07115 35104
Nearest city: Edinburgh· 43km
Dogs: Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗

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grass moorland 65% · heather 25% · boggy ground 10%

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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

Best OK Avoid

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

19h 31mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 04:30
Sunset: 21:59
Civil dawn: 03:29
Civil dusk: 23:00

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Getting there: Edinburgh Haymarket

West-end Edinburgh; Highland departures; Murrayfield

42km from the hill

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Goseland Hill — common questions

How hard is Goseland Hill?: Goseland Hill is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Smooth Lanarkshire grass hill with sheep tracks and improved pasture on the lower flanks.
When is the best time to climb Goseland Hill?: The standard good-weather months for Goseland Hill are March, 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 Goseland 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 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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