Marilyn · Borders
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
- 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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Standard route
heather moorland 55% · grass slopes 35% · boggy ground 10%
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.
Best time of year
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
- Sunrise
- 05:17
- Sunset
- 21:21
- Civil dawn
- 04:30
- Civil dusk
- 22:09
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Grange Fell on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
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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