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Gladsmuir Hills

Hill, Mountain in Midlothian

Scotland

Gladsmuir Hills

Muldron Forest Gate This fence flanks the entrance to the forested area beside the B715 road. The notice is so faded that only the name is legible, but as it is not a Forestry Commission notice I assume it to be privately owned.
Muldron Forest Gate Credit: Anne Burgess

Gladsmuir Hills is a small hill located in the county of Midlothian, Scotland. Situated in the eastern part of the country, it is part of the broader geographical region known as the Southern Uplands. While not particularly high in elevation, standing at around 160 meters (525 feet), it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is covered in lush green vegetation, with a mix of grasses, heather, and shrubs, creating a picturesque landscape. It is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including birds such as skylarks and kestrels, as well as several types of butterflies and moths.

Gladsmuir Hills is a popular destination for hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers due to its accessibility and scenic beauty. There are several well-marked trails that wind their way up the hill, providing visitors with an opportunity to explore the area and enjoy its natural splendor. The paths are generally easy to navigate, making it suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.

At the summit of Gladsmuir Hills, there is a small viewpoint where visitors can take in the breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby towns and villages. On clear days, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of the distant coastline.

Overall, Gladsmuir Hills offers a peaceful and tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts, providing a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the Scottish landscape.

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Gladsmuir Hills Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.794292/-3.7146947 or Grid Reference NS9256. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Muldron Forest Gate This fence flanks the entrance to the forested area beside the B715 road. The notice is so faded that only the name is legible, but as it is not a Forestry Commission notice I assume it to be privately owned.
Muldron Forest Gate
This fence flanks the entrance to the forested area beside the B715 road. The notice is so faded that only the name is legible, but as it is not a Forestry Commission notice I assume it to be privately owned.
Pylon near Muldron Lodge Muldron Lodge, marked on older maps, has disappeared. If it had not, this is the view its occupants would have enjoyed (or not, as the case may be). In the distance is Headlesscross.
Pylon near Muldron Lodge
Muldron Lodge, marked on older maps, has disappeared. If it had not, this is the view its occupants would have enjoyed (or not, as the case may be). In the distance is Headlesscross.
Mine workings, Climpy Depressions in a field, probably due to digging bell pits.
Mine workings, Climpy
Depressions in a field, probably due to digging bell pits.
View from Blacklaw Windfarm visitor car park
View from Blacklaw Windfarm visitor car park
A71, Edinburgh to Kilmarnock road, heading west Through thick forest at Muldron.
A71, Edinburgh to Kilmarnock road, heading west
Through thick forest at Muldron.
Felled area Trees have just been cut down here. There is some wind farming construction taking place near by.
Felled area
Trees have just been cut down here. There is some wind farming construction taking place near by.
B715 Gladsmuir Hills: there is a 30mph speed limit here now due to wind farm construction.
B715
Gladsmuir Hills: there is a 30mph speed limit here now due to wind farm construction.
Grown out beech hedge At the entrance to the Black Law wind farm,
Grown out beech hedge
At the entrance to the Black Law wind farm,
Sergeant's Law The Midlothian / Lanarkshire county march (also South Lanarkshire / West Lothian council area boundary) on the Gladsmuir Hills. (B715).
Sergeant's Law
The Midlothian / Lanarkshire county march (also South Lanarkshire / West Lothian council area boundary) on the Gladsmuir Hills. (B715).
Works entrance Wind farm construction in the Gladsmuir Hills forest.
Works entrance
Wind farm construction in the Gladsmuir Hills forest.
Access road, Black Law wind farm The main entrance off the B715.
Access road, Black Law wind farm
The main entrance off the B715.
Wind turbine, Climpy Opposite its many bigger brothers and sisters at Black Law.
Wind turbine, Climpy
Opposite its many bigger brothers and sisters at Black Law.
Gladsmuir Hills Midlothian / Lanarkshire county march (also West Lothian / South Lanarkshire council area boundary). A 2006 view: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/168266">NS9256 : County march, Gladsmuir Hills</a>.
Gladsmuir Hills
Midlothian / Lanarkshire county march (also West Lothian / South Lanarkshire council area boundary). A 2006 view: NS9256 : County march, Gladsmuir Hills.
Wind Farm Access Road This is a view down the Black Law Wind Farm access road from the B715 near Climpy, Forth.
Wind Farm Access Road
This is a view down the Black Law Wind Farm access road from the B715 near Climpy, Forth.
View from the clearfelled Gladsmuir Hills The forest overlooking Kitchen Rig has been cleared to make room for more wind turbines. The viewpoint on the Gladsmuir summit is in the historic county of Midlothian, now administered by West Lothian Council, a sliver of Lothian that drives a wedge westwards between the two council areas of Lanarkshire. Prominent on the hillside, beyond the valley of the Kitchen Linn and the A71 Kilmarnock-Edinburgh road, are the buildings of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/150643">NS8958 : Knowton Farm</a> and to its right on the skyline the masts of the broadcast transmitters at Black Hill in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NS8264">NS8264</a> and Kirk o' Shotts <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NS8563">NS8563</a> - although they appear side by side they are some 3km apart. More turbines are already in operation to the right.
View from the clearfelled Gladsmuir Hills
The forest overlooking Kitchen Rig has been cleared to make room for more wind turbines. The viewpoint on the Gladsmuir summit is in the historic county of Midlothian, now administered by West Lothian Council, a sliver of Lothian that drives a wedge westwards between the two council areas of Lanarkshire. Prominent on the hillside, beyond the valley of the Kitchen Linn and the A71 Kilmarnock-Edinburgh road, are the buildings of NS8958 : Knowton Farm and to its right on the skyline the masts of the broadcast transmitters at Black Hill in NS8264 and Kirk o' Shotts NS8563 - although they appear side by side they are some 3km apart. More turbines are already in operation to the right.
Levenseat waste management site A large waste management facility on the site of an old quarry <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.levenseat.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.levenseat.co.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
Levenseat waste management site
A large waste management facility on the site of an old quarry LinkExternal link.
Looking south to Tinto The wall is the boundary between West Lothian and South Lanarkshire. Tinto is 23 km away.
Looking south to Tinto
The wall is the boundary between West Lothian and South Lanarkshire. Tinto is 23 km away.
The road from Levenseat The way out from the old quarry that is now a large waste management facility. The Site Manager obviously has a sense of humour, with a 19mph speed limit?
The road from Levenseat
The way out from the old quarry that is now a large waste management facility. The Site Manager obviously has a sense of humour, with a 19mph speed limit?
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Gladsmuir Hills is located at Grid Ref: NS9256 (Lat: 55.794292, Lng: -3.7146947)

Unitary Authority: West Lothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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Gladsmuir Hills
Corbett: no
Donald: no
Graham: no
Munro: no
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 55.7934215/-3.7135028
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Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Source: wind
Generator Type: horizontal_axis
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.7957965/-3.7200288
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Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Source: wind
Generator Type: horizontal_axis
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.7941144/-3.7107398
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Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Source: wind
Generator Type: horizontal_axis
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.7927736/-3.715935
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Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Source: wind
Generator Type: horizontal_axis
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.7904526/-3.714955
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