Badlieu Rig

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Badlieu Rig

Quarry, Tweeddale In the vast forests beside the A701. In recent years there has been a lot of clear felling. An older photo: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/163740">NT0518 : Disused Quarry</a>.
Quarry, Tweeddale Credit: Richard Webb

Badlieu Rig is a prominent hill located in Peeblesshire, a historic county in Scotland. With an elevation of approximately 571 meters (1,873 feet), it is considered one of the notable hills in the region. Situated in the southern part of the county, Badlieu Rig is part of the Moorfoot Hills range, which stretches across the Scottish Borders.

The hill is characterized by its distinctive rounded shape and its position within a picturesque landscape. It is covered in heather and grass, with scattered patches of woodland dotting its slopes. The summit offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the rolling hills, valleys, and nearby towns.

Badlieu Rig attracts outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers who enjoy hiking and hillwalking. There are several well-marked trails leading to the summit, which vary in difficulty and length, catering to both experienced hikers and casual walkers. The hill is also a popular destination for birdwatching, with various species of birds, including raptors, being spotted in the area.

Due to its location within Peeblesshire, Badlieu Rig is easily accessible by road from nearby towns and villages. Visitors can enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the hill, immersing themselves in the natural surroundings and taking in the stunning vistas. Whether it is for a leisurely walk or a challenging hike, Badlieu Rig offers a memorable experience for those seeking to explore the Scottish countryside.

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Badlieu Rig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.444684/-3.5071712 or Grid Reference NT0417. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Quarry, Tweeddale In the vast forests beside the A701. In recent years there has been a lot of clear felling. An older photo: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/163740">NT0518 : Disused Quarry</a>.
Quarry, Tweeddale
In the vast forests beside the A701. In recent years there has been a lot of clear felling. An older photo: NT0518 : Disused Quarry.
Second generation conifers, Tweeddale The next crop growing beside the A701.
Second generation conifers, Tweeddale
The next crop growing beside the A701.
Young trees, Tweeddale
Young trees, Tweeddale
View towards Hart Fell One of the last largish areas in upper Tweeddale which has not been covered in turbines or conifers - for now.  The big hill is Hart Fell.
View towards Hart Fell
One of the last largish areas in upper Tweeddale which has not been covered in turbines or conifers - for now. The big hill is Hart Fell.
Cleared Plantation - Smid Hope
Cleared Plantation - Smid Hope
Part of the Clyde Wind Farm
Part of the Clyde Wind Farm
River Tweed in its Infancy Tweed near its source. Dropping down between Tweedhopefoot Rig and Badenhay Rig and soon to be joined by the Cor Water.
River Tweed in its Infancy
Tweed near its source. Dropping down between Tweedhopefoot Rig and Badenhay Rig and soon to be joined by the Cor Water.
Ford over the Cor Water This ford is near to Tweedhopefoot and crosses above where Tweed and Cor Water
meet.
Ford over the Cor Water
This ford is near to Tweedhopefoot and crosses above where Tweed and Cor Water meet.
Tweedhopefoot Entrance leading to the steading at Tweedhopefoot from the A701.
Useful layby here.
Tweedhopefoot
Entrance leading to the steading at Tweedhopefoot from the A701. Useful layby here.
River Tweed near Fingland The Tweed upstream of Fingland with Little Dodd in the background.
River Tweed near Fingland
The Tweed upstream of Fingland with Little Dodd in the background.
The A701 north of Tweed's Well
The A701 north of Tweed's Well
Upper Tweed Valley:  Lane to Tweedhopefoot Off the A701, looking south
Upper Tweed Valley: Lane to Tweedhopefoot
Off the A701, looking south
Upper Tweed Valley:  The A701 near Tweedhopefoot The A701 is the main route connecting the M74 near Moffat with Edinburgh.  It is avery scenic route
Upper Tweed Valley: The A701 near Tweedhopefoot
The A701 is the main route connecting the M74 near Moffat with Edinburgh. It is avery scenic route
Upper Tweed Valley:  Tweedhopefoot Hill farm
Upper Tweed Valley: Tweedhopefoot
Hill farm
Replanted woodland, Bog Grain
Replanted woodland, Bog Grain
Cleared area, Tweedhopefoot Rig After taking out a crop of Sitka spruce.
Cleared area, Tweedhopefoot Rig
After taking out a crop of Sitka spruce.
Crossing the Smidhope Burn Once there was sharper bend here and in one day I witnessed two crashes here due to ice. I was a passenger in one of them.
Crossing the Smidhope Burn
Once there was sharper bend here and in one day I witnessed two crashes here due to ice. I was a passenger in one of them.
Tweedhopefoot A field amongst the forestry.
Tweedhopefoot
A field amongst the forestry.
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Badlieu Rig is located at Grid Ref: NT0417 (Lat: 55.444684, Lng: -3.5071712)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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///universes.timed.toffee. Near Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway

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