Routes up
The Schil routes: 4 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 25m · from Kirk YetholmModerate
This route starts from Kirk Yetholm and follows the Pennine Way, offering scenic views of the Cheviot Hills, it is a moderate hike suitable for most walkers.
Alternative Route via HalterburnheadHiking · 14km · from HalterburnheadModerate
This alternative route begins at Halterburnhead and joins the Pennine Way, providing a slightly longer and more challenging hike.
The Schil via Black HagHiking · 15km · from Black HagModerate
This route takes you over Black Hag before reaching The Schil, offering a more varied terrain and additional elevation gain.
The Schil ScrambleScrambling · 10km · 600 m ascent · ~3h 0m · from Kirk YetholmGrade 1
This Grade 1 scramble route involves some easy rock scrambling sections, suitable for those looking for a bit more adventure.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb The Schil today?
The Schil today (updated 15:13, 28 Oct): up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 90% chance of rain. A poor day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 12 mph.
The Schil weather today
Light drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 43 mph gusting 54 mph, 90% chance of rain. Rated Poor.
The Schil weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 27 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
The Schil weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
The Schil summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayLight drizzle | Poor | 9°/5° | -2° | 43/54 | 90% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Good | 10°/7° | 2° | 22/27 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Marginal | 10°/3° | 1° | 30/38 | 0% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 9°/-1° | -3° | 11/14 | 4% |
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| Sun 1Moderate drizzle | Good | 8°/0° | -3° | 12/15 | 29% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 7°/-1° | -4° | 9/12 | 8% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 7°/0° | -4° | 13/16 | 8% |
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The Schil 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 6°/4° | 2° | 7/9 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 6°/2° | -1° | 10/16 | 8% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 6°/2° | -1° | 11/15 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Light drizzle | Good | 6°/1° | -3° | 14/20 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 8°/-1° | -4° | 16/20 | 15% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Marginal | 10°/6° | 3° | 36/46 | 22% |
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| Tue 10Slight rain showers | Poor | 11°/4° | 2° | 52/65 | 21% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on The Schil each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 606m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over The Schil each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:05, sunset 16:39
9h 33m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:00 and starts 15:43. From the summit you see the sun 07:00 to 16:44.
Nearby summits
Close to The Schil
About The Schil
The Schil is 606 m (1,987 ft) high with 136 m of prominence. It is in The River Tweed to the English Border, Scotland. It is the 4th highest of the 109 summits Peakify lists in The River Tweed to the English Border. The nearest summits are Black Hag (1.6 km), The Curr (2.1 km) and Auchope Cairn (3.3 km).
How high is The Schil?
The Schil is 606 metres high with 136 metres of prominence.
Where is The Schil?
The Schil is listed in The River Tweed to the English Border, Scotland.
Are there routes for The Schil?
Peakify lists 4 routes for The Schil, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb The Schil today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What is the weather on The Schil tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 27 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on The Schil this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 11 mph gusting 14 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 12 mph gusting 15 mph, 29% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for The Schil?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
