Scotland
Boon Hill
327M
1073FT
About Boon Hill
Rising above the town of Lauder in the Scottish Borders, this rounded Southern Uplands summit offers a straightforward ascent through typical moorland and pasture. The top is marked by a trig pillar, providing clear perspectives across the Leader Water valley toward the distinctive triple peaks of the Eildon Hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
763rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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114m
Nearest Town
Legerwood
Geology
You’re trekking over the Great Conglomerate Formation, a foundation built from alternating layers of gritty sandstone and smooth, rounded pebbles.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT574465
Latitude
55.7105°N
Longitude
2.6783°W
Did You Know?
- •The summit is home to the remains of Boon Hill hillfort, an Iron Age settlement that takes advantage of the clear lines of sight over the surrounding Lauderdale countryside.
- •Its name is shared with the nearby Boon Farm, situated on the hill's lower western slopes, a common naming convention for smaller peaks in the Scottish Borders.
- •The panoramic views from the top are particularly effective for spotting the distinctive silhouettes of the Eildon Hills to the south and the Lammermuir plateau to the north.
- •Despite its modest height, the hill qualifies as a Hump—a classification for any hill with a drop of at least 100 metres on all sides.
- •While the 1980s TV detective of the same name was known for his motorbike, the terrain here is much better suited to a sturdy pair of walking boots and a tolerance for inquisitive sheep.