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Dalmahoy Hill

Hill, Mountain in Midlothian

Scotland

Dalmahoy Hill

A sad site/sight Property at Balerno, on the 'bends' on the A70, as one leaves Balerno, which has appeared to have been abandoned for some years, looks as if something is happening at last.
A sad site/sight Credit: M J Richardson

Dalmahoy Hill is a prominent hill located in Midlothian, Scotland. Situated approximately 10 miles west of Edinburgh, the hill offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

With an elevation of around 200 meters (656 feet), Dalmahoy Hill stands out in the landscape and is easily recognizable. It is a part of the Pentland Hills range, which stretches across Midlothian and provides a range of recreational activities for visitors. The hill is composed primarily of sedimentary rock, which has been shaped over millions of years through geological processes.

Dalmahoy Hill is covered in lush vegetation, with a mix of grasses, heather, and other native plants. The diverse flora attracts a variety of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and deer, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife spotting. Additionally, the hill is crisscrossed by several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the area on foot and discover its hidden charms.

The hill is also home to Dalmahoy Golf Club, an esteemed golf course that attracts golfers from near and far. The club offers a challenging course with stunning views of the hill and the surrounding landscape.

Overall, Dalmahoy Hill is a picturesque and popular destination in Midlothian, offering breathtaking views, diverse flora and fauna, and recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.888322/-3.3813487 or Grid Reference NT1366. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A sad site/sight Property at Balerno, on the 'bends' on the A70, as one leaves Balerno, which has appeared to have been abandoned for some years, looks as if something is happening at last.
A sad site/sight
Property at Balerno, on the 'bends' on the A70, as one leaves Balerno, which has appeared to have been abandoned for some years, looks as if something is happening at last.
Parkland trees at Easter Newton Presumably a legacy of Kirknewton House, which is shown on the map to have a large area of estate to the east.
Parkland trees at Easter Newton
Presumably a legacy of Kirknewton House, which is shown on the map to have a large area of estate to the east.
Solar panels at Easter Newton A large domestic array of solar panels adjacent to a house at Easter Newton, and protection for a newly planted hedge.
Solar panels at Easter Newton
A large domestic array of solar panels adjacent to a house at Easter Newton, and protection for a newly planted hedge.
Parkland trees near Kirknewton Near Easter Newton farm, and presumably part of the grounds of Kirknewton House at some time in the past.
Parkland trees near Kirknewton
Near Easter Newton farm, and presumably part of the grounds of Kirknewton House at some time in the past.
Energy gathering at Easter Newton Two trees [oak and beech[?]], and a bank of solar panels.
Energy gathering at Easter Newton
Two trees [oak and beech[?]], and a bank of solar panels.
Electricity sub-station at Easter Newton
Electricity sub-station at Easter Newton
Dalmahoy Hill Looking south from Long Dalmahoy Road, with heaps of 'road metal' from the quarry at the base.
Dalmahoy Hill
Looking south from Long Dalmahoy Road, with heaps of 'road metal' from the quarry at the base.
Dalmahoy Hill and Tarmac Quarry buildings The quarry is identified as Ravelrig Quarry on the current OS 1:25000 map, and is in the next square to the SE. It is a huge hole <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/887642">NT1466 : Dalmahoy Quarry</a> and was not there when I last went up the hill in the 1970s; it is also not on the 2001 edition of the map.
Dalmahoy Hill and Tarmac Quarry buildings
The quarry is identified as Ravelrig Quarry on the current OS 1:25000 map, and is in the next square to the SE. It is a huge hole NT1466 : Dalmahoy Quarry and was not there when I last went up the hill in the 1970s; it is also not on the 2001 edition of the map.
Autumn colours, Glenbrook
Autumn colours, Glenbrook
Cock Burn, Glenbrook
Cock Burn, Glenbrook
Water of Leith, Glenbrook
Water of Leith, Glenbrook
Hardstanding beside the railway Marked on the map as a waste transfer station but looking hardly used now. One of the Dalmahoy quarries was filled in by a landfill site, so the waste may have all gone below the ground by now.
Hardstanding beside the railway
Marked on the map as a waste transfer station but looking hardly used now. One of the Dalmahoy quarries was filled in by a landfill site, so the waste may have all gone below the ground by now.
Railway west of Edinburgh The railway runs to Carstairs as part of the West Coast Mainline with a non electric branch heading to Glasgow via Shotts. These are two of the four routes between Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Railway west of Edinburgh
The railway runs to Carstairs as part of the West Coast Mainline with a non electric branch heading to Glasgow via Shotts. These are two of the four routes between Glasgow and Edinburgh.
A burn near Kirknewton Cattle beside a small burn, east of Kirknewton.
A burn near Kirknewton
Cattle beside a small burn, east of Kirknewton.
An old trailer A fence has been cobbled together by lashing gates to an old trailer. The field is shown as woodland on some maps.
An old trailer
A fence has been cobbled together by lashing gates to an old trailer. The field is shown as woodland on some maps.
Dalmahoy Hill trig pillar At 246 metres above sea level on the edge of the Pentland Hills. Black Hill (one of the Pentland hills) can be seen right of shot.
Dalmahoy Hill trig pillar
At 246 metres above sea level on the edge of the Pentland Hills. Black Hill (one of the Pentland hills) can be seen right of shot.
Dalmahoy Country Club Flags outside the Hotel.
Dalmahoy Country Club
Flags outside the Hotel.
Dalmahoy Country Club Lovely double staircase to the rear of the Hotel.
Dalmahoy Country Club
Lovely double staircase to the rear of the Hotel.
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Dalmahoy Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT1366 (Lat: 55.888322, Lng: -3.3813487)

Unitary Authority: City of Edinburgh

Police Authority: Edinburgh

What 3 Words

///keen.foot.heavy. Near Kirknewton, West Lothian

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Ele: 246
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