Scotland
Linton Hill
282M
925FT
About Linton Hill
Rising above the village of Morebattle in the Scottish Borders, this prominent Marilyn offers a short but rewarding climb through typical Southern Upland pasture. Its modest height belies an excellent vantage point for surveying the northern Cheviots and the fertile Teviotdale valley, making it a popular detour for those walking the nearby St Cuthbert’s Way.
Key Statistics
Rank
868th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Southern Uplands
Prominence
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176m
Nearest Town
Lintonhill
Geology
You are walking on ancient lava flows from the Cheviot Volcanic Formation. This hardened volcanic rock, called andesite, forms the sturdy foundation beneath your feet.
Nearby Fells
Highside
Thirlestane Hill
Yetholm Law
Old Graden Hill
The Kip
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT787279
Latitude
55.5448°N
Longitude
2.3385°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Linton is derived from the Old English 'hlynn', meaning a pool or torrent, and 'tun', meaning an enclosure or settlement, likely referring to the nearby village and its historic kirk.
- •Despite standing at only 282 metres, the hill is classified as a Marilyn because its summit drops away by more than 150 metres on all sides, making it a significant landmark in the local landscape.
- •The summit provides a clear perspective of the northern Cheviots, specifically the long ridges of The Cheviot and Hedgehope Hill to the southeast, and the distinctive triple peaks of the Eildon Hills to the west.
- •The hill overlooks the site of the ancient Linton Kirk, where local legend tells of the 'Linton Worm', a mythical beast supposedly slain by a knight in the 12th century.
- •The ascent is a short, sharp pull through farmland that serves as a useful reminder that a hill does not need to be a Munro to leave you slightly breathless.