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Fans Law

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Fans Law

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

Fans Law is a prominent hill located in Peeblesshire, a region in the Scottish Borders of Scotland. It is part of the picturesque Moorfoot Hills range, known for its scenic beauty and rich natural heritage. Standing at an elevation of approximately 1,480 feet (450 meters), Fans Law offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is characterized by its distinctive conical shape, which is a result of its volcanic origins. It is composed mainly of volcanic rock, with layers of basalt and andesite visible in some sections. The hill's slopes are covered with a mix of heather, grasses, and scattered shrubs, while the summit is home to a variety of wildflowers and mosses.

Fans Law attracts outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers due to its accessibility and the diverse range of activities it offers. Hikers and walkers can enjoy several well-established trails that lead to the summit, providing a challenging but rewarding ascent. The views from the top are truly breathtaking, with the rolling hills and valleys of Peeblesshire stretching out in all directions.

The hill also serves as a habitat for various wildlife species. Birdwatchers can spot a variety of birds, including buzzards, kestrels, and pheasants, soaring in the sky above. Red deer, rabbits, and foxes are among the mammals that can occasionally be spotted in the area.

Fans Law is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking a tranquil escape into nature. Its scenic beauty, diverse flora and fauna, and the opportunity for outdoor activities make it a must-visit destination in Peeblesshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.472425/-3.3534273 or Grid Reference NT1420. 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.
Looking to Meggethead On the minor road between Talla Reservoir and Megget Reservoir looking east to the remote settlement of Meggethead as the light begins to fade on a lovely but bitter January day.
Looking to Meggethead
On the minor road between Talla Reservoir and Megget Reservoir looking east to the remote settlement of Meggethead as the light begins to fade on a lovely but bitter January day.
Track by the Talla Water The rounded hillside of Nickies Knowe is visible in the distance. A cold spell has replaced the previous week's warm spring weather and some snow has returned to the hillsides.
Track by the Talla Water
The rounded hillside of Nickies Knowe is visible in the distance. A cold spell has replaced the previous week's warm spring weather and some snow has returned to the hillsides.
Road above Talla Linfoots The road climbs steeply up from the Talla Reservoir, visible in the distance. A cold spell has replaced the previous week's warm spring weather and some snow has returned to the hillsides.
Road above Talla Linfoots
The road climbs steeply up from the Talla Reservoir, visible in the distance. A cold spell has replaced the previous week's warm spring weather and some snow has returned to the hillsides.
Tweedsmuir road crossing the Megget Water A cold spell has replaced the previous week's warm spring weather and some snow has returned to the hillsides.
Tweedsmuir road crossing the Megget Water
A cold spell has replaced the previous week's warm spring weather and some snow has returned to the hillsides.
Border Forest Trust information board at Talla Water
Border Forest Trust information board at Talla Water
Valley of the Megget Water A view from the hillside of Fans Law, just above the Megget Stane, with Wylie's Hill prominent on the left-hand side of the photo
Valley of the Megget Water
A view from the hillside of Fans Law, just above the Megget Stane, with Wylie's Hill prominent on the left-hand side of the photo
Talla Linfoots viewed down the gully of the Codleteth Burn The Games Hope valley leads off into the hills beyond the farm buildings at Talla Linfoots.
Talla Linfoots viewed down the gully of the Codleteth Burn
The Games Hope valley leads off into the hills beyond the farm buildings at Talla Linfoots.
Talla Cleuch Head A view along the crest of the hill from Codleteth Hill towards the lumpy bulk of Talla Cleuch Head, with a fairly new deer fence (presumably to protect new tree plantings below) on the left. The diagonal bars across the fence are to make it more visible to birds, reducing their chances of flying into the fence.
Talla Cleuch Head
A view along the crest of the hill from Codleteth Hill towards the lumpy bulk of Talla Cleuch Head, with a fairly new deer fence (presumably to protect new tree plantings below) on the left. The diagonal bars across the fence are to make it more visible to birds, reducing their chances of flying into the fence.
Muckle Side and the Talla Reservoir A view from outcrops near from Mathieside Cairn, with Talla Cleuch draining off the hillside into the reservoir, and Garelet Hill prominent on the other side of the reservoir.
Muckle Side and the Talla Reservoir
A view from outcrops near from Mathieside Cairn, with Talla Cleuch draining off the hillside into the reservoir, and Garelet Hill prominent on the other side of the reservoir.
View towards the head of the Hearthstane Burn from Talla Cleuch Head Rolling grassy hills in Tweedsmuir, above the Talla Reservoir.
View towards the head of the Hearthstane Burn from Talla Cleuch Head
Rolling grassy hills in Tweedsmuir, above the Talla Reservoir.
Deer fence on Talla Cleuch Head Some fairly new fencing, presumably to protect new tree plantings somewhere below from hungry deer. The diagonal bars are designed to reduce bird collisions by making the fence more visible.
Deer fence on Talla Cleuch Head
Some fairly new fencing, presumably to protect new tree plantings somewhere below from hungry deer. The diagonal bars are designed to reduce bird collisions by making the fence more visible.
Games Hope A tranquil valley near Talla Reservoir - and the source of much of the stone for its dam.
Games Hope
A tranquil valley near Talla Reservoir - and the source of much of the stone for its dam.
Slopes of Caravan Hill A dark day on the Tweedsmuir Hills with a view through the Megget Stone pass to Megget Water.
Slopes of Caravan Hill
A dark day on the Tweedsmuir Hills with a view through the Megget Stone pass to Megget Water.
Summit, Carlavin Hill A ruined dyke crosses the summit.
Summit, Carlavin Hill
A ruined dyke crosses the summit.
Site of a gate Around 2014 sheep farming ceased on this hill. There would then have been a gate here. A consequence of the change is that the grass has grown and the underfoot conditions can be somewhat tiring now.
Site of a gate
Around 2014 sheep farming ceased on this hill. There would then have been a gate here. A consequence of the change is that the grass has grown and the underfoot conditions can be somewhat tiring now.
Dutch barn, Molls Cleuch A relic from when the hills here were a sheepwalk.
Dutch barn, Molls Cleuch
A relic from when the hills here were a sheepwalk.
Leaving Gameshope Walking back down the track after a night at Gameshope Bothy.
Leaving Gameshope
Walking back down the track after a night at Gameshope Bothy.
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Fans Law is located at Grid Ref: NT1420 (Lat: 55.472425, Lng: -3.3534273)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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