Marilyn · Borders
Linton Hill
Linton Hill is a 282m hill above the village of Morebattle in Roxburghshire (NT 78736 27951), set in the rolling Border country between the Kale Water and the Bowmont. The summit looks south to the Cheviots and north over the Tweed valley.
Quick facts
- Height
- 282m/ 925ft
- Grid ref
- NT 78736 27951
- Nearest city
- Edinburgh· 70km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
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Standard route
heather moorland 55% · grass slopes 35% · rocky summit 10%
Approach from Morebattle or Linton village, following the St Cuthbert's Way and field paths up grass slopes to the 282m summit. About 4km return — allow 1-2 hours.
Terrain
Roxburghshire farmland and pasture with waymarked footpaths from the villages. Easy grass and short heather on the rounded summit.
In winter
A friendly all-year hill. The Borders rarely sees significant snow at this elevation; St Cuthbert's Way is well maintained and signed.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow5h 1m
- Edinburgh2h 26m
OS maps: OS Landranger 74, OS Explorer 016W
Mobile signal: Good. Roxburghshire; EE and Vodafone both reliable. Good connectivity on summit.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:26
- Sunset
- 21:54
- Civil dawn
- 03:26
- Civil dusk
- 22:54
NOAA Solar Calculator · 16 June 2026
Around Linton Hill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Linton Hill — common questions
- How hard is Linton Hill?
- Linton Hill is rated 1/5 (easy) on the OutdoorSCOT scale. Terrain: Roxburghshire farmland and pasture with waymarked footpaths from the villages.
- When is the best time to climb Linton Hill?
- The standard good-weather months for Linton Hill are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Outside those months, expect winter conditions on the high ground — full mountain kit, navigation skills, and a check of the SAIS avalanche forecast for the relevant region.
- Can I bring my dog up Linton Hill?
- 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 Linton Hill?
- Good. Roxburghshire; EE and Vodafone both reliable. Good connectivity on summit.
- Is Linton Hill safe in winter?
- A friendly all-year hill. The Borders rarely sees significant snow at this elevation; St Cuthbert's Way is well maintained and signed.
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