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Scotland
Lamberton Hill [Ayton Hill]
217M
712FT
About Lamberton Hill [Ayton Hill]
Rising just inland from the dramatic Berwickshire cliffs, this modest Southern Upland summit offers an outsized coastal perspective. Its broad, grassy top provides an excellent vantage point over the North Sea, looking south toward the ramparts of Berwick-upon-Tweed and the distinctive, low-lying profile of Holy Island.
Key Statistics
Rank
992nd Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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150.4m
Nearest Town
Burnmouth
Geology
This hill is formed from a sturdy, muddy sandstone called wacke. Part of the Hawick Group, this durable rock provides the firm foundation for your path today.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NT944586
Latitude
55.8211°N
Longitude
2.0903°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Lamberton likely derives from the Old English 'Lamburtun', signifying a settlement or farmstead belonging to a person named Lambert.
- •The hill was historically significant for 'runaway marriages' performed at the nearby Lamberton Toll, which served as the eastern border's version of Gretna Green for English couples.
- •On a clear day, the summit offers a expansive views of the Northumberland coast, including the Farne Islands and the distant, dark shapes of the Cheviot Hills to the southwest.
- •Despite its lowly elevation of 217 metres, its isolation from higher ground earns it the status of a Marilyn, a hill with at least 150 metres of prominence.
- •The proximity of the A1 road means that while you can enjoy the coastal air, the steady hum of traffic provides a constant, mechanical soundtrack to your ascent.