What difficulty is Lamberton Hill [Ayton Hill]?

On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Lamberton Hill [Ayton Hill] comes in at 1/5 — easy. Ground conditions: Berwickshire coastal pasture and farm tracks.

How much drop does Lamberton Hill [Ayton Hill] have?

The drop is 150m: measured from the summit of Lamberton Hill [Ayton 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 Lamberton Hill [Ayton Hill]?

Aim for March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October on Lamberton Hill [Ayton 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 Lamberton Hill [Ayton Hill]?

Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.

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Lamberton Hill [Ayton Hill]

Lamberton Hill (Ayton Hill) is a 217m coastal hill in Berwickshire just north of the English border (NT 94440 58645), close to the A1 between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Eyemouth. Views stretch along the cliff coast and inland over the Merse to the Lammermuirs.

Quick facts

Height: 217.1m/ 712ft
Prominence: 150 m
Difficulty: 1 / 5Easy
Grid ref: NT 94440 58645
Nearest city: Edinburgh· 70km
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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grass slopes 60% · heather 30% · rocky summit 10%

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Approach from minor roads near Lamberton or the A1 lay-bys, following farm and forestry tracks up gentle pasture to the 217m summit (radio mast nearby). About 3km return — allow 1-2 hours.

Terrain

Berwickshire coastal pasture and farm tracks. Easy underfoot, with field boundaries and stiles. The summit area carries communication masts.

In winter

Easy winter access. Coastal Berwickshire avoids most snow but can be windswept — bring windproof clothing.

Outside the SAIS network. No Scottish Avalanche Information Service forecast covers Lamberton Hill [Ayton Hill]. 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

Glasgow6h 35m
Edinburgh3h 52m

OS maps: OS Landranger 67, OS Landranger 74, OS Landranger 75, OS Explorer 346

Mobile signal: Good. Berwickshire; EE reliable.

Current conditions

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14h 08mwalking daylight

Sunrise: 06:38
Sunset: 19:31
Civil dawn: 06:00
Civil dusk: 20:08

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Lamberton Hill [Ayton Hill] — common questions

What difficulty is Lamberton Hill [Ayton Hill]?: On the OutdoorSCOT scale, Lamberton Hill [Ayton Hill] comes in at 1/5 — easy. Ground conditions: Berwickshire coastal pasture and farm tracks.
How much drop does Lamberton Hill [Ayton Hill] have?: The drop is 150m: measured from the summit of Lamberton Hill [Ayton 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 Lamberton Hill [Ayton Hill]?: Aim for March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October on Lamberton Hill [Ayton 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 Lamberton Hill [Ayton 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 Lamberton Hill [Ayton Hill]?: Good. Berwickshire; EE reliable.
Is Lamberton Hill [Ayton Hill] safe in winter?: Easy winter access. Coastal Berwickshire avoids most snow but can be windswept — bring windproof clothing.

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