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Marilyn · Borders

Lamington Hill

A 492m hill in the Tweed valley of the Scottish Borders with at least 150m of prominence — enough to feel like a real summit rather than a shoulder. The modest height belies the quality of the walking.

Quick facts

Height
492m/ 1614ft
Difficulty
1 / 5Easy
Grid ref
NT 00161 30479

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Standard route

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Standard route

A steady ascent through the rolling farmland and hidden valleys of the Borders to the 492m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.

Terrain

Gentle Borders terrain — rolling grass hills with good drainage. The going is easy compared to Highland hills.

In winter

Borders winters are gentle by Scottish standards. Snow is infrequent and rarely deep. These hills are walkable year-round with standard gear.

Best time of year

Getting there

  • Glasgow2h 53m
  • Edinburgh1h 26m

OS maps: OS Landranger 72, OS Explorer 336

Current conditions

Daylight Today

16h 50mwalking daylight
Sunrise
05:31
Sunset
20:52
Civil dawn
04:46
Civil dusk
21:36

NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026

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