Scotland
Grange Fell
319M
1048FT
About Grange Fell
Rising above the rolling farmland of the Dumfriesshire borderlands, this modest Southern Upland summit offers a quiet, grassy ascent. Though low in elevation, its status as a Marilyn ensures a sense of isolation and provides surprisingly far-reaching views across the Solway Firth toward the distant peaks of the Lake District.
Key Statistics
Rank
781st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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152.1m
Nearest Town
Waterbeck
Geology
The ground beneath your boots is formed from the Riccarton Group, a sturdy mix of hardened mud and gritty sandstone layers.
Nearby Fells
Crawthat Hill
Newhall Hill
Kirtlehead Hill
Paddockhole Hill
Risp Hill
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NY244819
Latitude
55.1259°N
Longitude
3.1871°W
Did You Know?
- •The name 'Grange' usually indicates a site that served as a granary or a farm managed by a monastery, suggesting the hill was once part of a larger ecclesiastical estate belonging to one of the great border abbeys.
- •From the summit, the view south is dominated by the expansive sands of the Solway Firth, with the North Cumbrian fells—specifically the Skiddaw massif—providing a rugged backdrop on the horizon.
- •Its status as a Marilyn is a testament to its independence; despite its height, the surrounding land drops away significantly, making it the most prominent point for several miles in any direction.
- •At 1,048 feet, it clears the thousand-foot milestone with enough breathing room to satisfy the map-readers, even if the surrounding cattle remain entirely unimpressed by the ascent.