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Foal Burn Head

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Foal Burn Head

Path to Annanhead Hill The information board describes the Borders Forest Trust's Corehead project to restore habitat by replanting the slopes with native woodland - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://bordersforesttrust.org/wild-heart/corehead" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://bordersforesttrust.org/wild-heart/corehead">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>. The path is part of the Annandale Way loop up from Moffat to the highest point on Chalk Rig Edge and the source of the River Annan.
Path to Annanhead Hill Credit: Jim Barton

Foal Burn Head is a prominent hill located in the region of Peeblesshire, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of approximately 450 meters (1,480 feet), it is considered a notable landmark in the area. The hill is situated northeast of the town of Peebles, within the scenic Tweed Valley.

The landscape surrounding Foal Burn Head is characterized by rolling hills, lush greenery, and stunning panoramic views. The hill itself is part of the Moorfoot Hills range, which stretches across the Scottish Borders. Its distinctive shape and relatively steep slopes make it a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers.

The name Foal Burn Head refers to the burn or stream that flows down the hill, adding to its natural beauty. The burn is sourced from nearby springs and cascades down the slopes, eventually joining the larger River Tweed. The presence of this water feature not only adds to the visual appeal of the hill but also supports a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The ascent to the summit of Foal Burn Head is relatively challenging, with a mixture of grassy and rocky terrain. However, the effort is rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, including the picturesque Tweed Valley, Peebles, and the bordering hills.

Overall, Foal Burn Head is a captivating natural landmark that offers outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning Scottish countryside, providing a perfect blend of adventure and tranquility.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.416581/-3.4844729 or Grid Reference NT0614. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path to Annanhead Hill The information board describes the Borders Forest Trust's Corehead project to restore habitat by replanting the slopes with native woodland - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://bordersforesttrust.org/wild-heart/corehead" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://bordersforesttrust.org/wild-heart/corehead">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>. The path is part of the Annandale Way loop up from Moffat to the highest point on Chalk Rig Edge and the source of the River Annan.
Path to Annanhead Hill
The information board describes the Borders Forest Trust's Corehead project to restore habitat by replanting the slopes with native woodland - see LinkExternal link. The path is part of the Annandale Way loop up from Moffat to the highest point on Chalk Rig Edge and the source of the River Annan.
Devil's Beef Tub from Annanhead Hill The deep-cut bowl of the Devil's Beef Tub continues round to the right in this view towards Upper Annandale with the A701 road rounding the shoulder of Ericstane Hill above a steep 150m slope below.
Devil's Beef Tub from Annanhead Hill
The deep-cut bowl of the Devil's Beef Tub continues round to the right in this view towards Upper Annandale with the A701 road rounding the shoulder of Ericstane Hill above a steep 150m slope below.
Great Hill and Strait Step The steep west side of Great Hill is well seen from Annanhead Hill. The Strait Step is the precarious-looking path traversing the face, on a route connecting the former farm at Earlshaugh with Corehead in the valley below.
Great Hill and Strait Step
The steep west side of Great Hill is well seen from Annanhead Hill. The Strait Step is the precarious-looking path traversing the face, on a route connecting the former farm at Earlshaugh with Corehead in the valley below.
Viewpoint bench, Annanhead Hill (2) A clear sunny day on which to enjoy the extensive views from the highest parts of the Annandale Way. The bench is inscribed 'Annandale Way Viewpoints'. Compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4162483">NT0513 : Viewpoint bench, Annanhead Hill</a>.
Viewpoint bench, Annanhead Hill (2)
A clear sunny day on which to enjoy the extensive views from the highest parts of the Annandale Way. The bench is inscribed 'Annandale Way Viewpoints'. Compare with NT0513 : Viewpoint bench, Annanhead Hill.
Descending Peat Knowe On the ridge eastwards towards the notch at the start of the Strait Step pass.
Descending Peat Knowe
On the ridge eastwards towards the notch at the start of the Strait Step pass.
Fence on Great Hill The Annandale Way follows the fence skirting to the north of the 466m summit of Great Hill.
Fence on Great Hill
The Annandale Way follows the fence skirting to the north of the 466m summit of Great Hill.
The Annandale Way on Chalk Rig Edge The highest point of the Way (500m) lies on this almost level grassy ridge. The cairn marking the source of the River Annan lies about 1km to the east.
The Annandale Way on Chalk Rig Edge
The highest point of the Way (500m) lies on this almost level grassy ridge. The cairn marking the source of the River Annan lies about 1km to the east.
The Crown of Scotland A fine name for one hill among many in the moorland N of Hart Fell, seen here across the Whitehope Burn.
The Crown of Scotland
A fine name for one hill among many in the moorland N of Hart Fell, seen here across the Whitehope Burn.
Valley of the Powskein Burn The burn drains the hillsides between Crown of Scotland and Garelet Hill to the Cor Water which becomes the Tweed.
Valley of the Powskein Burn
The burn drains the hillsides between Crown of Scotland and Garelet Hill to the Cor Water which becomes the Tweed.
Sheepfold by the Powskein Burn An old sheepfold east of the remains of Earlshaugh farm.
Sheepfold by the Powskein Burn
An old sheepfold east of the remains of Earlshaugh farm.
The Powskein Burn near Earlshaugh The Powskein Burn upstream of the ruined farm at Earlshaugh.
The Powskein Burn near Earlshaugh
The Powskein Burn upstream of the ruined farm at Earlshaugh.
Farmland and ruins at Earlshaugh Improved fields in the valley of the Cor Water with the remains of the former farmhouse now covered by corrugated iron sheeting. Earlshaugh and Tweedshaws were the farms highest in Upper Tweeddale before reaching the boundary with Dumfriesshire. (Source: 'Andrew Lorimer's Life and Times in the Upper Tweed Valley' compiled by Margaret Railton (Tuckwell Press 2002)).
Farmland and ruins at Earlshaugh
Improved fields in the valley of the Cor Water with the remains of the former farmhouse now covered by corrugated iron sheeting. Earlshaugh and Tweedshaws were the farms highest in Upper Tweeddale before reaching the boundary with Dumfriesshire. (Source: 'Andrew Lorimer's Life and Times in the Upper Tweed Valley' compiled by Margaret Railton (Tuckwell Press 2002)).
The ruins of Earlshaugh farm Apparently once a substantial farmhouse, now decaying at this remote spot at the head of the Cor Water.
The ruins of Earlshaugh farm
Apparently once a substantial farmhouse, now decaying at this remote spot at the head of the Cor Water.
Log bridge over the Cor Water The low water level made for an easy crossing by the adjacent ford.
Log bridge over the Cor Water
The low water level made for an easy crossing by the adjacent ford.
Earlshaugh from the Cor Water The isolated setting of the former farm below the Crown of Scotland that forms the skyline.
Earlshaugh from the Cor Water
The isolated setting of the former farm below the Crown of Scotland that forms the skyline.
Old barn and sheep pens, Foal Burn Situated by the track from Tweedshaws to Earlshaugh; the drystone walls have survived better than the barn and the old Land Rover.
Old barn and sheep pens, Foal Burn
Situated by the track from Tweedshaws to Earlshaugh; the drystone walls have survived better than the barn and the old Land Rover.
Sheepfold and the Crown of Scotland On the track between Earlshaugh and Tweedshaws, this upland valley has an air of remoteness even though the busy A701 is only 2km to the west.
Sheepfold and the Crown of Scotland
On the track between Earlshaugh and Tweedshaws, this upland valley has an air of remoteness even though the busy A701 is only 2km to the west.
Track on Corse Dod The track from Earlshaugh crossing the ridge on the way to Tweedshaws. Part of the Clyde Wind Farm is on the skyline.
Track on Corse Dod
The track from Earlshaugh crossing the ridge on the way to Tweedshaws. Part of the Clyde Wind Farm is on the skyline.
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Foal Burn Head is located at Grid Ref: NT0614 (Lat: 55.416581, Lng: -3.4844729)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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Located within 500m of 55.416581,-3.4844729
Foal Burn Head
Created By: Potlatch 0.10f
Ele: 510
Graham: no
Munro: no
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 55.4168607/-3.4838325
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