Bught Shank

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Bught Shank

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

Bught Shank is a prominent hill located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is situated near the town of Peebles and forms part of the picturesque Scottish Borders region. Rising to an elevation of approximately 340 meters (1,115 feet), Bught Shank offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill features a distinctive conical shape with a gently sloping terrain, making it accessible for hiking and exploration. Its location within the Scottish Borders allows for stunning vistas of rolling hills, verdant farmland, and the meandering River Tweed.

Bught Shank is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Its well-maintained trails provide opportunities for walkers and hikers of all abilities to enjoy the scenic beauty of the area. The summit of Bught Shank offers a rewarding view, rewarding visitors with sweeping vistas of the Tweed Valley and the surrounding hills.

The area around Bught Shank is rich in wildlife, with various bird species, including buzzards and kestrels, frequently spotted soaring above. The hillside is adorned with colorful wildflowers during the spring and summer months, adding to the natural charm of the landscape.

Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a more challenging hike, Bught Shank offers a peaceful and serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty and captivating views make it a must-visit destination for those exploring the Scottish Borders.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.443528/-3.4744026 or Grid Reference NT0617. 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

Stell, Hawkshaw Burn Rough grazing near Fruid.

Stell, Hawkshaw Burn

Rough grazing near Fruid.

Hawkshaw Burn View from Carterhope Rig.

Hawkshaw Burn

View from Carterhope Rig.

Craigmaid Seen across the gathering grounds of the Hawkshaw Burn

Craigmaid

Seen across the gathering grounds of the Hawkshaw Burn

Head of the Hawkshaw Burn A quadbike track, so useful in this tussock filled wet wasteland recedes into the distance - it looks like desert, but is a bog.

Head of the Hawkshaw Burn

A quadbike track, so useful in this tussock filled wet wasteland recedes into the distance - it looks like desert, but is a bog.

Stell, Hawkshaw Burn Wet grazing which so far has dodged the Sitka and wind turbines.

Stell, Hawkshaw Burn

Wet grazing which so far has dodged the Sitka and wind turbines.

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.

Upper Tweed Valley: Lane to Tweedhopefoot Off the A701, looking south

Upper Tweed Valley: Lane to Tweedhopefoot

Off the A701, looking south

Dr Neil Clifton

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

Dr Neil Clifton

Upper Tweed Valley: Tweedhopefoot Hill farm

Upper Tweed Valley: Tweedhopefoot

Hill farm

Dr Neil Clifton

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.

Tweedhopefoot Improved grassland amongst Sitka plantations.

Tweedhopefoot

Improved grassland amongst Sitka plantations.

Young trees A second generation of Sitka spruce.

Young trees

A second generation of Sitka spruce.

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Bught Shank is located at Grid Ref: NT0617 (Lat: 55.443528, Lng: -3.4744026)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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///explorer.dynasties.picture. Near Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway

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