Marilyn · Borders
Larriston Fells
At 512m in the Tweed valley of the Scottish Borders, this is the kind of hill that experienced walkers love — not famous, not crowded, but a proper summit with proper views.
Quick facts
- Height
- 512m/ 1679ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NY 56903 92094
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent on well-maintained paths through the gentle Borders hill country to the 512m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Smooth, grassy hills characteristic of the Borders. Well-maintained paths and drove roads make navigation straightforward.
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
- Glasgow4h 23m
- Edinburgh2h 18m
OS maps: OS Landranger 80, OS Explorer 042W, OS Explorer 324
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:28
- Sunset
- 20:47
- Civil dawn
- 04:45
- Civil dusk
- 21:31
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