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Common Law

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

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Common Law

The track to Gameshope The track runs alongside the Games Hope Burn.
The track to Gameshope Credit: Gordon Brown

Common Law, Peeblesshire (Hill, Mountain) is a prominent geographical feature located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of approximately 1,932 feet (589 meters), it is categorized as a hill or mountain depending on the classification system used.

Situated in the southern region of the Scottish Borders, Common Law offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Its location within the picturesque Tweed Valley provides visitors with an opportunity to admire the rolling hills, lush green forests, and the majestic River Tweed meandering through the countryside.

The ascent to the summit of Common Law is relatively moderate, making it accessible to hikers and nature enthusiasts of varying experience levels. The hill's distinct shape and prominent position make it a recognizable landmark in the area. While the summit is marked by a trig point, there are no man-made structures or facilities on Common Law, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the natural environment.

Common Law is also known for its rich biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species inhabiting its slopes. The hill is home to heather moorland, grassy meadows, and scattered rocky outcrops, providing habitats for birds, small mammals, and insects.

Popular activities on Common Law include hillwalking, photography, and nature observation. The hill's accessibility, coupled with its stunning vistas, make it a favored destination for locals and tourists alike. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike, Common Law offers a rewarding experience for those seeking to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of Peeblesshire's landscape.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.44959/-3.3815638 or Grid Reference NT1218. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The track to Gameshope The track runs alongside the Games Hope Burn.
The track to Gameshope
The track runs alongside the Games Hope Burn.
Deer fence and gate near Garelet Hill trig point On the boundary of the Borders Forest Trust land
Deer fence and gate near Garelet Hill trig point
On the boundary of the Borders Forest Trust land
On the summit of Garelet Hill - Trig Point & view to Broad Law This trig point is severely eroded.
On the summit of Garelet Hill - Trig Point & view to Broad Law
This trig point is severely eroded.
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.
Fruid Reservoir viewed from Strawberry Hill The farm buildings at Fruid are visible below, with some of the turbines of the vast Clyde Wind Farm on the distant horizon.
Fruid Reservoir viewed from Strawberry Hill
The farm buildings at Fruid are visible below, with some of the turbines of the vast Clyde Wind Farm on the distant horizon.
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.
Drystane dyke from Carlavin Hill to Molls Cleuch Dod An old dyke across the high moorland.
Drystane dyke from Carlavin Hill to Molls Cleuch Dod
An old dyke across the high moorland.
Track to Games Hope Looking back towards the start at the end of the Talla reservoir.
Track to Games Hope
Looking back towards the start at the end of the Talla reservoir.
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.
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Common Law is located at Grid Ref: NT1218 (Lat: 55.44959, Lng: -3.3815638)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

What 3 Words

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