Cow Hill

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Cow Hill

Broughton Heights: Broomy Side from Green Law — Broughton Heights: Broomy Side from Green Law Credit: Elliott Simpson

Cow Hill is a prominent hill located in Peeblesshire, a historic county in the southern region of Scotland. With an elevation of approximately 375 meters (1,230 feet), it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain. It is situated near the town of Peebles, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of the capital city, Edinburgh.

The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It is easily accessible, with well-maintained footpaths leading to the summit. The ascent is relatively gentle, making it suitable for walkers of all abilities.

Cow Hill is characterized by its rolling slopes and grassy terrain, which is ideal for grazing livestock. The name "Cow Hill" is believed to originate from this historical association with cattle farming.

From the summit, visitors can enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Tweed Valley and the picturesque town of Peebles. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the Pentland Hills and the Southern Uplands.

The hill is also known for its rich biodiversity, boasting a variety of plant and animal species. It is home to a diverse range of birdlife, including buzzards, kestrels, and pheasants. Wildflowers such as bluebells and primroses can be spotted during the spring and summer months.

Overall, Cow Hill offers a tranquil and scenic retreat for nature lovers, hikers, and those seeking a peaceful escape in the heart of Peeblesshire.

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Cow Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.633296/-3.3688335 or Grid Reference NT1338. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Broughton Heights: Broomy Side from Green Law

Broughton Heights: Broomy Side from Green Law

Elliott Simpson

Penvalla and the farm of Stobo Hopehead A remote sheep farm high on the moor between Broughton and Stobo.

Penvalla and the farm of Stobo Hopehead

A remote sheep farm high on the moor between Broughton and Stobo.

Enclosure near Stobo Hopehead Looking towards a distant Pykestone Hill.

Enclosure near Stobo Hopehead

Looking towards a distant Pykestone Hill.

Track to Stobo Hopehead A tractor route over the snowy hillside towards the farm in the distance.

Track to Stobo Hopehead

A tractor route over the snowy hillside towards the farm in the distance.

Sheepfold below Penvalla The octagonal sheepfold shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1750827">NT1340 : Another unusual fank</a> with Penvalla beyond and the isolated farmhouse of Stobo Hopehead to the right.

Sheepfold below Penvalla

The octagonal sheepfold shown in NT1340 : Another unusual fank with Penvalla beyond and the isolated farmhouse of Stobo Hopehead to the right.

Track towards Clover Law In the Broughton Heights, a compact group of moorland hills of modest height in the north-western corner of the Scottish Borders.

Track towards Clover Law

In the Broughton Heights, a compact group of moorland hills of modest height in the north-western corner of the Scottish Borders.

Cowiemuir Hass Looking into the valley of the Stirkfield Hope Burn with the flanks of Green Law on the right of the photo.

Hass is the Scottish Borders equivalent of the term hawse (found in the Lake District) meaning a pass or saddle between two hills.

A very similar view a couple of months earlier in the year can be found here: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3196332">NT1239 : Cowiemuir Hass</a>

Cowiemuir Hass

Looking into the valley of the Stirkfield Hope Burn with the flanks of Green Law on the right of the photo. Hass is the Scottish Borders equivalent of the term hawse (found in the Lake District) meaning a pass or saddle between two hills. A very similar view a couple of months earlier in the year can be found here: NT1239 : Cowiemuir Hass

Track on the flank of Broomy Side In the Broughton Heights, a compact group of moorland hills of modest height in the south-western corner of the Scottish Borders.

Track on the flank of Broomy Side

In the Broughton Heights, a compact group of moorland hills of modest height in the south-western corner of the Scottish Borders.

Vehicle track on Broomy Side A view in December afternoon light.

Vehicle track on Broomy Side

A view in December afternoon light.

Between Cowiemuir Hass and Broomy Side A view towards the two rounded summits of Green Law and Broomy Side in the Broughton Heights, a compact group of moorland hills of a fairly modest height in the north-western corner of the Scottish Borders.

Between Cowiemuir Hass and Broomy Side

A view towards the two rounded summits of Green Law and Broomy Side in the Broughton Heights, a compact group of moorland hills of a fairly modest height in the north-western corner of the Scottish Borders.

Looking towards the Tweedsmuir Hills from Broughton Heights The higher Border hills still retain good snow cover from falls earlier in the week, whereas the lower Broughton Heights have lost most of their snow cover.

Looking towards the Tweedsmuir Hills from Broughton Heights

The higher Border hills still retain good snow cover from falls earlier in the week, whereas the lower Broughton Heights have lost most of their snow cover.

Trahenna Hill A view across the Earn Cleuch, the upper reaches of which can be seen on the right-hand side of the distant hillside.

Trahenna Hill

A view across the Earn Cleuch, the upper reaches of which can be seen on the right-hand side of the distant hillside.

Gate on John Buchan Way between Broomy Side and Hammer Head The John Buchan Way is a thirteen mile-long path through the hills of Tweeddale, between Broughton and Peebles. The area featured in many of Buchan&#039;s written works.

Gate on John Buchan Way between Broomy Side and Hammer Head

The John Buchan Way is a thirteen mile-long path through the hills of Tweeddale, between Broughton and Peebles. The area featured in many of Buchan's written works.

View from Hammer Head towards Broomy Side The John Buchan Way can be seen winding its way around the hillside.

View from Hammer Head towards Broomy Side

The John Buchan Way can be seen winding its way around the hillside.

Cairn on the summit of Hammer Head A summit 513 metres above sea level in the Broughton Heights, a compact group of hills of a fairly modest height in the north-west corner of the Scottish Borders. The view here is towards the distant hill of Tinto, in Lanarkshire.

Cairn on the summit of Hammer Head

A summit 513 metres above sea level in the Broughton Heights, a compact group of hills of a fairly modest height in the north-west corner of the Scottish Borders. The view here is towards the distant hill of Tinto, in Lanarkshire.

Summit of Hammer Head A summit 513 metres above sea level in the Broughton Heights, a compact group of hills of a fairly modest height in the north-west corner of the Scottish Borders.

Summit of Hammer Head

A summit 513 metres above sea level in the Broughton Heights, a compact group of hills of a fairly modest height in the north-west corner of the Scottish Borders.

View towards Hammer Head from Green Lairs Undulating moorland hills in the Broughton Heights, in the north-western corner of the Scottish Borders.

View towards Hammer Head from Green Lairs

Undulating moorland hills in the Broughton Heights, in the north-western corner of the Scottish Borders.

Not much snow left on the Broughton Heights A tiny remnant of the previous week&#039;s snowfall in what looks like a small quarry on the slopes of Green Lairs.

Not much snow left on the Broughton Heights

A tiny remnant of the previous week's snowfall in what looks like a small quarry on the slopes of Green Lairs.

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Cow Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT1338 (Lat: 55.633296, Lng: -3.3688335)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

What 3 Words

///recorders.churn.nothing. Near Biggar, South Lanarkshire

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Hammer Head South Grain Cleuch Cow Hill Grey Yade

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.633296,-3.3688335

Green Lairs

Corbett: no

Donald: no

Ele: 498

Graham: no

Munro: no

Natural: peak

Lat/Long: 55.6340737/-3.3766343

Gray Yade

Cairn: yes

Corbett: no

Donald: no

Ele: 537

Graham: no

Munro: no

Natural: peak

Lat/Long: 55.6304072/-3.3747976

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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