Marilyn · Borders
Trahenna Hill
Trahenna Hill rises directly above Broughton in the NT-prefix Tweeddale hills, a 549m grassy whaleback with a fine south-facing prospect over the Tweed and the Manor Hills beyond. A 549 m top in the Borders.
Quick facts
- Height
- 549m/ 1801ft
- Prominence
- 165 m
- Grid ref
- NT 13594 37401
- Nearest city
- Edinburgh· 39km
- Dogs
- Dogs on lead required near livestockDog-friendly guide ↗
Height and prominence cross-checked against the Database of British and Irish Hills (CC BY).
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Standard route
grass moorland 65% · heather 25% · boggy ground 10%
A path leaves the A701 just south of Broughton and climbs steadily up the southern shoulder onto the open ridge. About 7-8km return in 3 hours.
Terrain
Sheep-cropped Tweeddale grass on most of the ascent, with a band of bracken to push through low down and a clear path on the upper shoulder.
In winter
A short, sheltered Borders climb that works in most winter conditions. After heavy snow the steep south face turns slick — better to take the broader ridge from the east.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow2h 21m
- Edinburgh1h 58m
OS maps: OS Landranger 72, OS Explorer 336
Mobile signal: Good. Borders/Peeblesshire; EE reliable.
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:15
- Sunset
- 21:25
- Civil dawn
- 04:27
- Civil dusk
- 22:13
NOAA Solar Calculator · 30 July 2026
Around Trahenna Hill on the SCOT network
Getting there, basing yourself, and what to do off the hill.
Trahenna Hill — common questions
- How hard is Trahenna Hill?
- We grade Trahenna Hill at 2/5, which puts it in moderate territory. Ground conditions: Sheep-cropped Tweeddale grass on most of the ascent, with a band of bracken to push through low down and a clear path on the upper shoulder.
- How much drop does Trahenna Hill have?
- The drop is 165m: measured from the summit of Trahenna Hill down to the saddle joining it to higher terrain. Passing the 150m-drop threshold on all sides is exactly what makes it a Marilyn.
- What's the best month to climb Trahenna Hill?
- Aim for March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October on Trahenna Hill. In the remaining months treat it as a winter hill — full kit, solid navigation, and a look at the relevant SAIS avalanche forecast before you go.
- Can dogs go up Trahenna Hill?
- Dogs are fine on a lead. The route passes livestock or ground-nesting bird habitat, so keep them close throughout.
- Will I get phone signal on Trahenna Hill?
- Good. Borders/Peeblesshire; EE reliable.
- Is Trahenna Hill safe in winter?
- A short, sheltered Borders climb that works in most winter conditions. After heavy snow the steep south face turns slick — better to take the broader ridge from the east.
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