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Garelet Dod

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Garelet Dod

Above Fruid Looking down the length of Fruid Reservoir from the lower slopes of Strawberry Hill with Fruid Farm at the bottom of the picture.
Above Fruid Credit: Adam Ward

Garelet Dod is a prominent hill located in Peeblesshire, a historic county in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. Standing at an elevation of 2,776 feet (846 meters), it is classified as a Marilyn, which means it is a hill with a prominence of at least 492 feet (150 meters).

Part of the Moffat Hills range, Garelet Dod is situated in the southern uplands of Scotland, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is known for its distinctive conical shape, which adds to its allure and makes it a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers.

The ascent to Garelet Dod can be challenging, especially in inclement weather conditions, as the terrain consists of steep slopes covered in heather and grass. However, the effort is rewarded with breathtaking vistas of the Tweed Valley, the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders, and the nearby Moffat Water.

The hill's location within the Southern Upland Way, a long-distance footpath that stretches across the Southern Uplands, makes it accessible for those seeking a longer hiking adventure. The surrounding area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including red grouse, mountain hares, and birds of prey, adding to the natural beauty and biodiversity of the region.

Overall, Garelet Dod in Peeblesshire is a magnificent hill, offering a challenging yet rewarding hiking experience with its stunning views and diverse flora and fauna.

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Garelet Dod Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.441409/-3.382669 or Grid Reference NT1217. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Above Fruid Looking down the length of Fruid Reservoir from the lower slopes of Strawberry Hill with Fruid Farm at the bottom of the picture.
Above Fruid
Looking down the length of Fruid Reservoir from the lower slopes of Strawberry Hill with Fruid Farm at the bottom of the picture.
Erie Hill from Strawberry Hill From the summit of the curiously named Strawberry Hill above Fruid Reservoir looking across to the shapely Erie Hill. A glorious early spring day.
Erie Hill from Strawberry Hill
From the summit of the curiously named Strawberry Hill above Fruid Reservoir looking across to the shapely Erie Hill. A glorious early spring day.
View to Broad Law On the coll between Garelet Dod and Erie Hill there is this fine view of Broad Law the second highest hill in the Southern Uplands. There is a relatively new deer fence on the east side of the original wall so now there are 3 boundaries which seems a bit over the top.
View to Broad Law
On the coll between Garelet Dod and Erie Hill there is this fine view of Broad Law the second highest hill in the Southern Uplands. There is a relatively new deer fence on the east side of the original wall so now there are 3 boundaries which seems a bit over the top.
Spur leading from Garelet Dod to Strawberry Hill The Fruid Reservoir is visible in the distance.
Spur leading from Garelet Dod to Strawberry Hill
The Fruid Reservoir is visible in the distance.
Wintry showers passing over Fruid Reservoir A cold day of snow and hail flurries and sunny intervals in a northerly airflow.
Wintry showers passing over Fruid Reservoir
A cold day of snow and hail flurries and sunny intervals in a northerly airflow.
Looking towards Erie Hill and Common Law A view from near the summit of Garelet Dod.
Looking towards Erie Hill and Common Law
A view from near the summit of Garelet Dod.
Summit plateau on Garelet Dod Carlavin Hill and Molls Cleuch Dod are visible in the distance. As often seems to happen in April, a warm spell has given way to the return of cold northerly winds and wintry showers.
Summit plateau on Garelet Dod
Carlavin Hill and Molls Cleuch Dod are visible in the distance. As often seems to happen in April, a warm spell has given way to the return of cold northerly winds and wintry showers.
Looking into the upper Games Hope Gameshope Loch is visible in the distance, with snow-covered hillsides above 600m. or so, during a spell of cold spring weather with northerly winds and wintry showers.
Looking into the upper Games Hope
Gameshope Loch is visible in the distance, with snow-covered hillsides above 600m. or so, during a spell of cold spring weather with northerly winds and wintry showers.
Triple fence line on Erie Hill The old drystane dyke has been joined by a stob and wire fence and now a high deer fence, which seems a bit of overkill.
Triple fence line on Erie Hill
The old drystane dyke has been joined by a stob and wire fence and now a high deer fence, which seems a bit of overkill.
New deer fencing on Erie Hill The old drystane dyke has been joined by a stob and wire fence and now a high deer fence, which seems a bit of overkill. The metal plates on the deer fence are designed to make it more visible to birds in flight. The flanks of Carlavin Hill and Molls Cleuch Dod form the backdrop.
New deer fencing on Erie Hill
The old drystane dyke has been joined by a stob and wire fence and now a high deer fence, which seems a bit of overkill. The metal plates on the deer fence are designed to make it more visible to birds in flight. The flanks of Carlavin Hill and Molls Cleuch Dod form the backdrop.
Narrow path on Erie Hill A path picked out in snow on Erie Hill, with the snow-topped higher hills between Moffat Dale and Tweedsmuir visible in the distance.
Narrow path on Erie Hill
A path picked out in snow on Erie Hill, with the snow-topped higher hills between Moffat Dale and Tweedsmuir visible in the distance.
The upper Fruid Water from Strawberry Hill Looking towards the Hart Fell group of hills, where a spell of cold northerly winds with snow showers has left decent snow cover above 600m. or so.
The upper Fruid Water from Strawberry Hill
Looking towards the Hart Fell group of hills, where a spell of cold northerly winds with snow showers has left decent snow cover above 600m. or so.
Steep slope behind Gameshope bothy The ground has been planted with trees and shrubs by the Borders Forest Trust.
Steep slope behind Gameshope bothy
The ground has been planted with trees and shrubs by the Borders Forest Trust.
Fence on Speir Gairs The fence descends the steep slope down to the Games Hope Burn.
Fence on Speir Gairs
The fence descends the steep slope down to the Games Hope Burn.
Fence and Dyke on Garelet Dod On the boundary of the Borders Forest Trust land.
Fence and Dyke on Garelet Dod
On the boundary of the Borders Forest Trust land.
Dyke and Fence between Garelet Dod and Din Law On the boundary of the Borders Forest Trust land.
Dyke and Fence between Garelet Dod and Din Law
On the boundary of the Borders Forest Trust land.
Boggy col between Din Law and Cape Law
Boggy col between Din Law and Cape Law
Loch Hill above Gameshope Loch Not looking much like a hill from this viewpoint on Cape Law.
Loch Hill above Gameshope Loch
Not looking much like a hill from this viewpoint on Cape Law.
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Garelet Dod is located at Grid Ref: NT1217 (Lat: 55.441409, Lng: -3.382669)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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