Benshaw Hill

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Benshaw Hill

River Tweed, Patervan Seen from the new bridge on the timber road. — River Tweed, Patervan Credit: Richard Webb

Benshaw Hill, also known as Benshaw Moor, is located in the Peeblesshire region of the Scottish Borders in Scotland. Standing at an elevation of 520 meters (1,706 feet), it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain. Benshaw Hill is situated within the wider Moorfoots range, which is characterized by a series of rolling hills.

The area surrounding Benshaw Hill is predominantly rural, with scattered farms and fields dotting the landscape. The hill itself is covered in heather and grasses, creating a picturesque and serene atmosphere. Its summit offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby town of Peebles.

Benshaw Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly hikers and walkers. Several trails and paths crisscross the hill, providing opportunities for both leisurely strolls and more challenging hikes. The ascent to the summit is relatively moderate, making it accessible to a wide range of fitness levels. On a clear day, visitors can enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Scottish Borders, with rolling hills extending as far as the eye can see.

The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, such as red kites and buzzards, as well as smaller mammals like deer and rabbits. Nature lovers can often spot these creatures while exploring the hill's trails.

Overall, Benshaw Hill offers a peaceful and scenic escape for those seeking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Peeblesshire.

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Benshaw Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.550723/-3.4339496 or Grid Reference NT0929. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

River Tweed, Patervan

Seen from the new bridge on the timber road.

Richard Webb

Trees, Kingledores

Mature trees beside the A701.

Richard Webb

Wind farm road, Kingledores

The glen above Kingledores is a very attractive place. Getting into it is easy with the newish road, but there is a bit of a climb over the spur of Nicklebeard Hill and all height gained gets lost immediately.

Richard Webb

Woodland around Kingledores

View down Tweeddale towards Worm Hill over the woodlands around Kingledores. Taken from the high point of the wind farm road which bypasses the house and farm.

Richard Webb

Barrow Rig from Glenkirk

Looking southeast across the Holms Water.

M J Richardson

The Holms Water

Looking downstream to Glencotho.

M J Richardson

Pasture by the Holms Water

With bracken-covered lower slopes of Chapelgill Hill beyond.

M J Richardson

Cattle grid in Glen Holm

Looking down the valley.

M J Richardson

Clump of trees at Glencotho

Surrounded by a low circular wall.

M J Richardson

Glencotho in Glen Holm

The rightmost building is roadside kennels, with very alert dogs.

M J Richardson

Glen Holm at Glencotho

Looking across the valley of the Holms Water to the scar of cleared forestry on the western side of the glen.

M J Richardson

Benshaw Hill from the air

Benshaw Hill is in the foreground, with Glencotho to the left. The distant ring of trees is at Mossfennan, with the River Tweed to the right.

Thomas Nugent

View up the Holms Water

Towards Holms Waterhead from the public road end

Richard Webb

Chapelgill Hill & Glencotho from near Cocklie Rig Head

Colin Park

Glencotho and Common Law

Glencotho is one of the sheep farms in Glen Holm, a valley south of Broughton. Common Law is the hill directly ahead with the plantation.

Jim Barton

Turbines and access road, Cocklie Rig

The Glenkerie wind farm comprises 11 turbines each rated at 2 MW capacity, operated by Novera Energy plc. Construction took place in 2010-11 by I & H Brown Ltd. Two of the turbines are in view here, along with part of the access road and an equipment building.

Jim Barton

Summit fence, Glenlood Hill

Three of the 11 turbines of the Glenkerie wind farm are in view, along with Blakehope Head (L) and Worm Hill (R). Compare with NT0828 : Fence on the summit of Glenlood Hill taken in 2008.

Jim Barton