Marilyn · Borders
Minch Moor
At 567m 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
- 567m/ 1860ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NT 35864 33055
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent on well-maintained paths through the gentle Borders hill country to the 567m 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
Winter walking in the Borders is straightforward. Occasional snow and frost but the gentle terrain and good paths make these hills excellent winter options.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 15m
- Edinburgh1h 2m
OS maps: OS Landranger 73, OS Explorer 337
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:28
- Sunset
- 20:50
- Civil dawn
- 04:44
- Civil dusk
- 21:34
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