Birkscairn Hill is a 661-metre (2,169 ft) Donald in Scottish Borders, Scotland. It lies in the The River Tweed to the English Border area (Manor Hills). Its prominence, the drop to the col before higher ground, is 62 m. The summit is marked by a large cairn. It is also on the Simm list.
| Height | 661 m / 2,169 ft |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 62 m |
| Classifications | Simm, Donald |
| Region | The River Tweed to the English Border |
| County | Scottish Borders |
| Country | Scotland |
| OS grid reference | NT2746933167 |
| Latitude / longitude | 55.586721, -3.15226 |
| Summit feature | large cairn |
Plan a walk up Birkscairn Hill
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Hills near Birkscairn Hill
Other listed hills within 13 km, for planning a multi-summit day.
| Hill | Height | List | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dun Rig | 744 m | Graham | 2.7 km |
| Glenrath Heights | 732 m | Donald | 3.4 km |
| Stob Law | 676 m | Donald | 4.4 km |
| Black Law | 698 m | Donald | 7.4 km |
| Pykestone Hill | 737 m | Donald | 10.3 km |
| Greenside Law | 643 m | Donald | 10.7 km |
| Dollar Law | 817 m | Donald | 11.0 km |
| Middle Hill | 717 m | Donald | 12.1 km |
See the full list of Donalds, or read about every hill classification BaggedIt tracks.
Hill data from the Database of British and Irish Hills, licensed under CC BY 4.0.