What difficulty is Grange Fell?

On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Grange Fell comes in at 1/5 — easy. Underfoot: Dumfriesshire farmland, conifer plantation edges and a heather top.

What is Grange Fell's prominence?

152m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Grange Fell to the next higher ground. That drop is what qualifies it as a Marilyn — a hill with at least 150m of descent on every side.

When is the best time to climb Grange Fell?

March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Grange Fell. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.

Is Grange Fell dog-friendly?

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

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Grange Fell

Grange Fell is a modest but well-defined 319m hill above Lockerbie in Dumfriesshire (NY 24403 81926), set in the rolling countryside between the Milk Water and Dryfe Water. A heather-clad top giving views over Annandale and toward the Lowther Hills.

Quick facts

Height: 319.3m/ 1048ft
Prominence: 152 m
Difficulty: 1 / 5Easy
Grid ref: NY 24403 81926
Nearest city: Dumfries· 27km
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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heather moorland 55% · grass slopes 35% · boggy ground 10%

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Approach from minor roads west of Lockerbie near Boreland or Castlemilk, following field boundaries and forestry tracks to the open summit at 319m. About 4km return — allow 1-2 hours.

Terrain

Dumfriesshire farmland, conifer plantation edges and a heather top. Easy walking on tracks, with short pathless sections to reach the highest ground.

In winter

Among the gentlest of Marilyns in winter. Low elevation and southerly position mean snow is rare; the tracks are usable in most weather.

Outside the SAIS network. No Scottish Avalanche Information Service forecast covers Grange Fell. SAIS forecasts six areas only — Northern and Southern Cairngorms, Creag Meagaidh, Lochaber, Glencoe and Torridon — and this hill is outside all of them, so there is no avalanche forecast to read for it. In winter, use MWIS Southern Uplands ↗ for mountain weather, judge snow stability from first principles, and treat any cornice or wind-loaded slope with extra caution.

Best time of year

Best OK Avoid

Getting there

Glasgow3h 20m
Edinburgh2h 8m

OS maps: OS Landranger 79, OS Explorer 323S

Mobile signal: Good. Dumfries and Galloway; EE reliable on this accessible summit.

Current conditions

Daylight Today

14h 05mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 06:43
Sunset: 19:34
Civil dawn: 06:06
Civil dusk: 20:11

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After the hill: Annandale

Annan — revived 2014; Dumfries & Galloway distillery on the Solway

16km from the hill

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Grange Fell — common questions

What difficulty is Grange Fell?: On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Grange Fell comes in at 1/5 — easy. Underfoot: Dumfriesshire farmland, conifer plantation edges and a heather top.
What is Grange Fell's prominence?: 152m of prominence. That's the vertical drop from the summit to the col that links Grange Fell to the next higher ground. That drop is what qualifies it as a Marilyn — a hill with at least 150m of descent on every side.
When is the best time to climb Grange Fell?: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October give the most reliable conditions on Grange Fell. Beyond that window the high ground turns wintry: carry full mountain kit, be confident navigating, and check the SAIS avalanche forecast for the area.
Is Grange Fell dog-friendly?: 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 Grange Fell?: Good. Dumfries and Galloway; EE reliable on this accessible summit.
Is Grange Fell safe in winter?: Among the gentlest of Marilyns in winter. Low elevation and southerly position mean snow is rare; the tracks are usable in most weather.

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