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Camilty Hill

Hill, Mountain in Midlothian

Scotland

Camilty Hill

Wet ride, Camilty Plantation This was hopefully the last square of NT06, and I had to work for it. I did not have my 1:25k map, forgot my hill clothes so had to enter the hell of sitka in work clothes on a hot day. While the trees, burn and ditches made life hard, there were no nasty beasties. This must have been a wetter part of the moss. as the ride was tussocky and marshy. It was also blocked by windthrow.
Wet ride, Camilty Plantation Credit: Richard Webb

Located in Midlothian, Scotland, Camilty Hill is a prominent hill that rises to an elevation of 779 feet (237 meters) above sea level. Situated near the village of West Calder, Camilty Hill offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The hill is characterized by its gently sloping terrain, covered with grasses and shrubs, making it relatively easy to navigate for hikers of all skill levels. There are several well-marked trails that lead to the summit, where visitors can take in panoramic views of the rolling hills and farmland below.

Camilty Hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, deer, and rabbits, making it a great spot for nature lovers and birdwatchers. The hill is a designated nature reserve, protected for its biodiversity and natural beauty.

Overall, Camilty Hill is a peaceful and picturesque destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the tranquility of the Scottish countryside.

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Camilty Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.818451/-3.5182713 or Grid Reference NT0459. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wet ride, Camilty Plantation This was hopefully the last square of NT06, and I had to work for it. I did not have my 1:25k map, forgot my hill clothes so had to enter the hell of sitka in work clothes on a hot day. While the trees, burn and ditches made life hard, there were no nasty beasties. This must have been a wetter part of the moss. as the ride was tussocky and marshy. It was also blocked by windthrow.
Wet ride, Camilty Plantation
This was hopefully the last square of NT06, and I had to work for it. I did not have my 1:25k map, forgot my hill clothes so had to enter the hell of sitka in work clothes on a hot day. While the trees, burn and ditches made life hard, there were no nasty beasties. This must have been a wetter part of the moss. as the ride was tussocky and marshy. It was also blocked by windthrow.
Post boxes at Crosswood Redundant postboxes put to use for delivery rather than despatch. At the start of the track to Crosswood and Crosswoodburn. The A70 [Lang Whang] heads off into the distance on the left, with the sign for the left turn [B7oo8] to West Calder.
Post boxes at Crosswood
Redundant postboxes put to use for delivery rather than despatch. At the start of the track to Crosswood and Crosswoodburn. The A70 [Lang Whang] heads off into the distance on the left, with the sign for the left turn [B7oo8] to West Calder.
Aberlyn and Crosswoodburn Looking south east from the A70 [Lang Whang]. Rough grassland in the foothills of the Pentland Hills.
Aberlyn and Crosswoodburn
Looking south east from the A70 [Lang Whang]. Rough grassland in the foothills of the Pentland Hills.
Crosswood Burn Looking downstream from near Crosswood Bridge. Much of the forestry in this area is now being felled - compare Richard Webb's pictures from much the same spot 5-6 years earlier <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/89207">NT0558 : Crosswood Burn.</a>, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/273182">NT0558 : Crosswood Burn</a>.
Crosswood Burn
Looking downstream from near Crosswood Bridge. Much of the forestry in this area is now being felled - compare Richard Webb's pictures from much the same spot 5-6 years earlier NT0558 : Crosswood Burn., NT0558 : Crosswood Burn.
Crosswood Bridge Taking the A70 [Lang Whang] over the Crosswood Burn.
Crosswood Bridge
Taking the A70 [Lang Whang] over the Crosswood Burn.
Shear Bridge on the A70 Carrying the A70 over the Shear Burn, a small stream draining Torweaving Hill, just above its confluence with the Crosswood Burn.
Shear Bridge on the A70
Carrying the A70 over the Shear Burn, a small stream draining Torweaving Hill, just above its confluence with the Crosswood Burn.
The B7008 passes through Camilty A large plantation, part of the Central Scotland Forest, now reaching maturity and being cleared nearby. Looking along the B7008 from West Calder towards the Lang Whang [A70].
The B7008 passes through Camilty
A large plantation, part of the Central Scotland Forest, now reaching maturity and being cleared nearby. Looking along the B7008 from West Calder towards the Lang Whang [A70].
Harvest at Camilty Logs waiting to be removed from the Camilty Plantation in the Central Scotland Forest.
Harvest at Camilty
Logs waiting to be removed from the Camilty Plantation in the Central Scotland Forest.
Harvesting at Camilty Part of the Central Scotland Forest being felled. Single handed operation - the machine grabs the tree, cuts it through at the base, rotates it through 90 degrees and strips off all the side branches, and cuts it to length for stacking.
Harvesting at Camilty
Part of the Central Scotland Forest being felled. Single handed operation - the machine grabs the tree, cuts it through at the base, rotates it through 90 degrees and strips off all the side branches, and cuts it to length for stacking.
Forestry at Camilty Clear felling a spruce plantation in the Central Scotland Forest.
Forestry at Camilty
Clear felling a spruce plantation in the Central Scotland Forest.
Central Scotland Forest Sitka spruce at Camilty, with replanting with spruce and larch in the foreground.
Central Scotland Forest
Sitka spruce at Camilty, with replanting with spruce and larch in the foreground.
Allotments at Camilty A rather surprising find on the B7008 road from West Calder to the A70, a patch of allotments on damp moorland ground at a fairly high elevation of 275m a.s.l.
Allotments at Camilty
A rather surprising find on the B7008 road from West Calder to the A70, a patch of allotments on damp moorland ground at a fairly high elevation of 275m a.s.l.
Clear felling by the A70 Part of the extensive but fragmented Central Scotland Forest now being harvested.
Clear felling by the A70
Part of the extensive but fragmented Central Scotland Forest now being harvested.
Forest harvest in the Pentland foothills Clear felling of a patch of spruce by the A70 in the Central Scotland Forest.
Forest harvest in the Pentland foothills
Clear felling of a patch of spruce by the A70 in the Central Scotland Forest.
The A70 for Edinburgh Looking along the main road in the Edinburgh direction. The signpost in the background indicates the B7008 road for West Calder.
The A70 for Edinburgh
Looking along the main road in the Edinburgh direction. The signpost in the background indicates the B7008 road for West Calder.
Camilty Forest This view shows harvested areas with trees of varying ages in the background.
Camilty Forest
This view shows harvested areas with trees of varying ages in the background.
Camilty Forest Road Vehicular access is restricted by the barrier.
Camilty Forest Road
Vehicular access is restricted by the barrier.
Camilty Forest An open part of the forest along the Lang Whang near Edinburgh.
Camilty Forest
An open part of the forest along the Lang Whang near Edinburgh.
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Camilty Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT0459 (Lat: 55.818451, Lng: -3.5182713)

Unitary Authority: West Lothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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