Crook Hill

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Crook Hill

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.
Wind farm road, Kingledores Credit: Richard Webb

Crook Hill is a prominent hill located in Peeblesshire, a historic county in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. With an elevation of approximately 375 meters (1,230 feet), it stands as a notable feature in the landscape of the area.

Situated near the town of Peebles, Crook Hill is part of the larger Southern Uplands range, which stretches across the southern region of Scotland. The hill is characterized by its rounded shape and gentle slopes, covered in heather and grasses, making it a relatively easy climb for outdoor enthusiasts.

Offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, Crook Hill provides an excellent vantage point to appreciate the natural beauty of Peeblesshire. On a clear day, visitors can enjoy vistas that extend over the rolling hills, farmland, and forests that dominate the landscape.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Crook Hill offers several walking trails and paths that cater to different levels of fitness and experience. The summit can be reached via a well-marked path, and the ascent rewards hikers with breathtaking views. The hill is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with various species of birds frequently spotted in the area.

Crook Hill is easily accessible, located just a short distance from Peebles and its amenities, including accommodation, restaurants, and shops. It provides locals and visitors alike with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Peeblesshire and enjoy outdoor activities in a picturesque setting.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.520757/-3.4228485 or Grid Reference NT1026. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.
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.
Tweeddale near Polmood
Tweeddale near Polmood
A701, Tweeddale View from near Kingledores towards Worm Hill.
A701, Tweeddale
View from near Kingledores towards Worm Hill.
Old Explosives Store Old concrete magazine, for the Talla pipeline.
Photo taken on the 3rd January 2022.
Old Explosives Store
Old concrete magazine, for the Talla pipeline. Photo taken on the 3rd January 2022.
The soon-to-be Wee Crook 'The Wee Crook Cafe/Bistro opening Spring 2022' promises a sign on the A701 by the historic Crook Inn in Tweeddale. I presume this will be it, and it is good to see some positive development here.
The soon-to-be Wee Crook
'The Wee Crook Cafe/Bistro opening Spring 2022' promises a sign on the A701 by the historic Crook Inn in Tweeddale. I presume this will be it, and it is good to see some positive development here.
Sign at the Crook Inn Promising news, a notice suggesting that travellers will soon be able to break their journey at the Crook Inn - watch this space <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7158714">NT1126 : The soon-to-be Wee Crook</a>.
Sign at the Crook Inn
Promising news, a notice suggesting that travellers will soon be able to break their journey at the Crook Inn - watch this space NT1126 : The soon-to-be Wee Crook.
The Crook Inn Work continues to resurrect the historic Inn.
The Crook Inn
Work continues to resurrect the historic Inn.
The Crook Inn Work continues to resurrect the historic Inn. The notice on the fence is advertising Tweedsmuir Rhubarb Fest, 5 June, 2022 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.tweedsmuir.scot/event/rhubarb-festival/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.tweedsmuir.scot/event/rhubarb-festival/">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> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.tweedsmuir.scot/?msclkid=b7075e47c70011eca0f6f9e4bd95a72f" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.tweedsmuir.scot/?msclkid=b7075e47c70011eca0f6f9e4bd95a72f">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 Crook Inn
Work continues to resurrect the historic Inn. The notice on the fence is advertising Tweedsmuir Rhubarb Fest, 5 June, 2022 LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link .
A701, Tweedsmuir
A701, Tweedsmuir
New forest road, Tweedsmuir A road is being built up to the plantations that are going in on Nether Oliver Dod.
New forest road, Tweedsmuir
A road is being built up to the plantations that are going in on Nether Oliver Dod.
The Crook Inn Little change from a year ago <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7158724">NT1126 : The Crook Inn</a>, apart from the removal of the name from the gable.
The Crook Inn
Little change from a year ago NT1126 : The Crook Inn, apart from the removal of the name from the gable.
Word Cloud at the Crook Inn Names and words of local relevance currently decorate this restoration project.
Word Cloud at the Crook Inn
Names and words of local relevance currently decorate this restoration project.
Bridge over River Tweed, Tweedsmuir Hamlet by the River Tweed, with Garelet Hill visible beyond.
Bridge over River Tweed, Tweedsmuir
Hamlet by the River Tweed, with Garelet Hill visible beyond.
In Tweedsmuir Taken as the ennobled title of famous Scottish author and diplomat John Buchan who was born in the area. One of his most well-known novels also became a film - "The 39 Steps".
In Tweedsmuir
Taken as the ennobled title of famous Scottish author and diplomat John Buchan who was born in the area. One of his most well-known novels also became a film - "The 39 Steps".
Track leading to Upper Oliver Dod Neighbouring hill Nether Oliver Dod can be seen in the distance.
Track leading to Upper Oliver Dod
Neighbouring hill Nether Oliver Dod can be seen in the distance.
Summit of Upper Oliver Dod Trig pillar on the hilltop with the upper slopes of Nether Oliver Dod in the distance.
Summit of Upper Oliver Dod
Trig pillar on the hilltop with the upper slopes of Nether Oliver Dod in the distance.
Towards Nether Oliver Dod Hill fence eventually leads up and over the summit of Nether Oliver Dod. The terrain here is a tough mixture of heather and tussock grass.
Towards Nether Oliver Dod
Hill fence eventually leads up and over the summit of Nether Oliver Dod. The terrain here is a tough mixture of heather and tussock grass.
Tweedsmuir and the River Tweed from the air Talla Water can be seen joining from the lower right corner.
Tweedsmuir and the River Tweed from the air
Talla Water can be seen joining from the lower right corner.
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Crook Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT1026 (Lat: 55.520757, Lng: -3.4228485)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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Located within 500m of 55.520757,-3.4228485
Nether Oliver Dod
Ele: 510
Ele Ft: 1673
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 55.5206637/-3.4293665
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