Broughton Heights

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Broughton Heights is a 571-metre hill in Scottish Borders. It is one of the 1,546 Marilyns — British hills with at least 150 m of drop on every side. It is one of 57 hills the Albion Guide maps in Scottish Borders.

For arrivals by rail, Carstairs Station is 17.6 km to the west. Penvalla and Trahenna Hill are among the hills within 3.9 km.

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