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
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
- Sunrise
- 05:31
- Sunset
- 20:52
- Civil dawn
- 04:46
- Civil dusk
- 21:36
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