Clews Hill

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Clews Hill

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 Credit: Adam Ward

Clews Hill is a prominent hill located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. Situated near the small town of Peebles, it is a well-known landmark in the area. The hill forms part of the stunning Scottish Borders landscape, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Rising to an elevation of approximately 400 meters (1312 feet), Clews Hill is not classified as a mountain but rather a hill. Despite this, it still boasts an impressive presence due to its distinct shape and prominent position in the region. Its slopes are covered with a variety of vegetation, including heather, grasses, and scattered trees, adding to its natural beauty.

The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers who appreciate its scenic trails and abundance of wildlife. Hiking and walking routes traverse the hill, providing visitors with opportunities to explore its diverse terrain. The panoramic vistas from the summit are particularly breathtaking, offering sweeping views of the surrounding hills, valleys, and the meandering River Tweed.

Clews Hill also holds historical significance, as it is believed to have been a site of Iron Age settlements. Archaeological remains, including ancient fortifications and burial sites, have been discovered in the vicinity. These findings provide valuable insights into the early human habitation of the area.

Overall, Clews Hill is a picturesque and historically significant landmark in Peeblesshire. Its natural beauty, coupled with its accessibility and recreational opportunities, make it a cherished destination for both locals and visitors alike.

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Clews Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.479161/-3.3423291 or Grid Reference NT1521. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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 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.
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.
An access track by the Talla Water Nickies Knowe is in the background to the right.
An access track by the Talla Water
Nickies Knowe is in the background to the right.
Northern slope of Carlavin Hill A steep 250m ascent to the summit plateau. Looking towards Talla Reservoir.
Northern slope of Carlavin Hill
A steep 250m ascent to the summit plateau. Looking towards Talla Reservoir.
Talla Water Looking down from the lower slopes on Nickies Knowe.
Talla Water
Looking down from the lower slopes on Nickies Knowe.
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.
Barn, Talla Moss The hanging valley above Talla Reservoir, no longer a sheep farm. It is now being rewilded.
Barn, Talla Moss
The hanging valley above Talla Reservoir, no longer a sheep farm. It is now being rewilded.
Weather station near Megget stone
Weather station near Megget stone
A weather station by the Talla Water This British Geological Survey weather station is in a small fenced area on the south side of Talla Water between Gates Cleuch and Molls Cleuch.
A weather station by the Talla Water
This British Geological Survey weather station is in a small fenced area on the south side of Talla Water between Gates Cleuch and Molls Cleuch.
Track, Talla Water The track runs beside the burn towards Molls Cleuch.
Track, Talla Water
The track runs beside the burn towards Molls Cleuch.
Ford through the burn in Molls Cleugh
Ford through the burn in Molls Cleugh
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Clews Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT1521 (Lat: 55.479161, Lng: -3.3423291)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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