Marilyn · Borders
Mountbenger Law
The name means 'hill' in Gaelic. At 543m 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
- 543.9m/ 1784ft
- Difficulty
- 2 / 5Moderate
- Grid ref
- NT 31201 27566
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Standard route
Standard route
A steady ascent on well-maintained paths through the gentle Borders hill country to the 543m summit. The walking is straightforward with clear views opening up as you gain height. Allow 2-4 hours.
Terrain
Rolling farmland and open moorland. The Borders hills are the most walkable in Scotland — gentle gradients and firm ground.
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
- Glasgow3h 6m
- Edinburgh1h 5m
OS maps: OS Landranger 73, OS Explorer 337
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:29
- Sunset
- 20:50
- Civil dawn
- 04:45
- Civil dusk
- 21:34
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