Bowers Knowe

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Bowers Knowe

Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022 This hillside garden adjoins both banks of the Scrape Burn. Dawyck is managed as an outstation of Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, and is noted for its majestic conifers, springtime rhododendrons, and woodland fungi in the autumn. — Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022 Credit: Graham Ovens

Bowers Knowe is a prominent hill located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. It is part of the Southern Uplands, a range of hills and mountains that stretch across the southern region of the country. Standing at an elevation of approximately 350 meters (1,150 feet), Bowers Knowe offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers.

The hill is characterized by its distinct conical shape and is covered in heather and grasses, providing a rich habitat for various wildlife species. It is also home to a diverse range of flora, including wildflowers and shrubs, which add to the area's natural beauty.

The ascent to the summit of Bowers Knowe is relatively moderate, making it accessible to all levels of hikers. The hill features a well-marked trail that leads visitors through rolling terrain and picturesque landscapes. Along the way, hikers may encounter grazing sheep and other livestock that roam the surrounding farmland.

At the top of Bowers Knowe, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking views of the Tweed Valley and the surrounding hills. On clear days, it is even possible to see as far as the distant peaks of the Scottish Borders and the Pentland Hills.

Overall, Bowers Knowe is a captivating hill that offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life. Its accessibility, natural beauty, and panoramic views make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking an escape into nature.

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Bowers Knowe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.60426/-3.3323134 or Grid Reference NT1635. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022

This hillside garden adjoins both banks of the Scrape Burn. Dawyck is managed as an outstation of Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, and is noted for its majestic conifers, springtime rhododendrons, and woodland fungi in the autumn.

Graham Ovens

Dawyck Botanic Garden

Near the entrance and cafe, heading out into the garden.

Richard Webb

Azalea Terrace, Dawyck

The Dawyck gardens specialise in rhododendrons from cool climates, some returned from expeditions to the eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.

Richard Webb

Woodland, Dawyck Botanic Garden

Mostly birch here but still with some of the specimen conifers.

Richard Webb

Ride, Dawyck Botanic Gardens

Richard Webb

Rhododendron, Dawyck Botanic Gardens

One of the many rhododendrons in the collection here, many gathered in expeditions to eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.

Richard Webb

Bridge, Dynamo Pond

On the Scrape Burn near the deer fence at the top of the botanic gardens.

Richard Webb

Sculpture, Dawyck Botanic Garden

Richard Webb

On the track to Stobo

An estate track following the course of the Weston Burn towards Home Farm.

Jim Barton

Tree planting on Harrow Hill

Broadleaved trees have been planted around the edge of the clear-felled section shown in NT1637 : Clear-felled ground, Harrow Hill.

Jim Barton

Autumn colour at Dawyck

The Scrape Burn with a lot of water after a wet October.

Gordon Brown

Autumn colour at Dawyck

Wind and rain have stripped off much of the autumn colour, but this maple still stands out, bright crimson.

Gordon Brown

Track to Stobo

The farm track from Stobohope along the southern side of the Weston Burn.

Jim Barton

Farm track from Stobohope

The track to Stobo Castle and Home Farm. The dip in the skyline ahead is the route of the John Buchan Way over the ridge to Glack Hope and the Manor Valley.

Jim Barton