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Den Knowes Head

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Den Knowes Head

Track ascending Den Knowes, Pykestone Hill
Track ascending Den Knowes, Pykestone Hill Credit: Colin Park

Den Knowes Head is a prominent hill located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. Rising to an elevation of approximately 476 meters (1,562 feet), it is a notable landmark in the region. Situated approximately 5 kilometers (3 miles) southeast of Peebles town, Den Knowes Head offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is characterized by its gently sloping terrain, covered with a mixture of heather, grasses, and scattered trees. Its summit is marked by a large cairn, which serves as a navigational point for hikers and walkers exploring the area. The cairn is believed to have been constructed in ancient times, possibly serving as a burial mound or a marker for travelers.

Den Knowes Head is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, attracting hikers, nature lovers, and photographers alike. The hill offers various walking routes, catering to different skill levels. One of the most popular routes involves starting from the nearby village of Eddleston and ascending gradually to the summit, providing stunning vistas of the Tweed Valley and the surrounding hills.

The area surrounding Den Knowes Head is rich in wildlife, with sightings of various bird species, including buzzards and kestrels. Additionally, the gently rolling landscape provides a habitat for numerous mammals, such as deer and rabbits.

Overall, Den Knowes Head is a captivating hill in Peeblesshire, offering a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature, enjoy panoramic views, and explore the diverse flora and fauna of the region.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.572274/-3.3269001 or Grid Reference NT1631. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track ascending Den Knowes, Pykestone Hill
Track ascending Den Knowes, Pykestone Hill
Trig Point on Pykestone Hill
Trig Point on Pykestone Hill
Approaching Shepherds Cairn on Glenstivon Dod A faint path runs along the broad ridge.
Approaching Shepherds Cairn on Glenstivon Dod
A faint path runs along the broad ridge.
Descending from Glenstivon Dod towards Drumelzier Law A decent path runs along this ridge giving some fine walking.
Descending from Glenstivon Dod towards Drumelzier Law
A decent path runs along this ridge giving some fine walking.
Den Knowes Head High up on the northern slopes of Pykestone Hill with fine views of from left Drumelzier Law, Culter Fell, Chapelgill Hill and Tinto. A grand day out in the Borders with a nice breeze to cool off.
Den Knowes Head
High up on the northern slopes of Pykestone Hill with fine views of from left Drumelzier Law, Culter Fell, Chapelgill Hill and Tinto. A grand day out in the Borders with a nice breeze to cool off.
Drumelzier Law On lovely ground between Glenstivon Dod looking towards Drumelzier Law - fine Borders scenery and walking country. Very different colours to this image here from abut 6 weeks later in the year in 2021. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7032846" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7032846">Link</a>
Drumelzier Law
On lovely ground between Glenstivon Dod looking towards Drumelzier Law - fine Borders scenery and walking country. Very different colours to this image here from abut 6 weeks later in the year in 2021. Link
Gate, Grey Weather Hill Not as significant to a walker as it would be on most hills, the fences here are plain and low. Barbed wire remains a rarity here where there is only a desire to stop sheep not people.
Gate, Grey Weather Hill
Not as significant to a walker as it would be on most hills, the fences here are plain and low. Barbed wire remains a rarity here where there is only a desire to stop sheep not people.
Peat hag An eroded channel in peat deposits north of Long Grain Knowe. Frost made the going easy, firming up the soft boggy ground.
Peat hag
An eroded channel in peat deposits north of Long Grain Knowe. Frost made the going easy, firming up the soft boggy ground.
Moorland, Grey Weather Law Wind stunted heather at 700m above sea level. The view is over the Manor Valley towards Blackhouse Heights.
Moorland, Grey Weather Law
Wind stunted heather at 700m above sea level. The view is over the Manor Valley towards Blackhouse Heights.
Head of the Drumelzier Burn The start of the long hope which runs down to the Tweed at Drumelzier. The ground is very peaty here.
Head of the Drumelzier Burn
The start of the long hope which runs down to the Tweed at Drumelzier. The ground is very peaty here.
Head of the Drumelzier Burn The start of a hope descending from the plateau. With a view of Pikethaw Hill, the ground is quite boggy with deep peat deposits.
Head of the Drumelzier Burn
The start of a hope descending from the plateau. With a view of Pikethaw Hill, the ground is quite boggy with deep peat deposits.
Drumelzier Law The summit area. Constant exposure to wind keeps the vegetation close to the ground. Walk away from the ridge and deep heather returns.
Drumelzier Law
The summit area. Constant exposure to wind keeps the vegetation close to the ground. Walk away from the ridge and deep heather returns.
Drumelzier Law From the col connecting the hill to the main plateau. The snow shows up the ATV tracks. This is an unusual Southern Upland ridge due to the lack of a fence. The hill has a striking even form, the shales that make up the hills here weather evenly, crags are rare.
Drumelzier Law
From the col connecting the hill to the main plateau. The snow shows up the ATV tracks. This is an unusual Southern Upland ridge due to the lack of a fence. The hill has a striking even form, the shales that make up the hills here weather evenly, crags are rare.
Shepherds Cairn At NT161302, this well built cairn is probably a navigation aid for shepherds. Hill shepherds navigate from memory, but sometimes still get it wrong judging by some tales I have heard. This cairn is one of the few positive features for some distance.
Shepherds Cairn
At NT161302, this well built cairn is probably a navigation aid for shepherds. Hill shepherds navigate from memory, but sometimes still get it wrong judging by some tales I have heard. This cairn is one of the few positive features for some distance.
Kirkhope and the Manor Valley The long dry ridge running over Pikethaw and Dollar Law is an obvious route for travel, wide open views, nowhere for evildoers to hide, yet the name given to this ancient ridgeway is the Thieves Road. Perhaps once English cattle were driven this way - or Scottish cattle the other way? The picture shows the eastern drop off from the ridge/plateau down to the Manor Water via the side glen of Kirkhope. There is a good path (shown by Harveys and on the 1:25:000 Ordnance Survey map) down to Kirkhope from here.
Kirkhope and the Manor Valley
The long dry ridge running over Pikethaw and Dollar Law is an obvious route for travel, wide open views, nowhere for evildoers to hide, yet the name given to this ancient ridgeway is the Thieves Road. Perhaps once English cattle were driven this way - or Scottish cattle the other way? The picture shows the eastern drop off from the ridge/plateau down to the Manor Water via the side glen of Kirkhope. There is a good path (shown by Harveys and on the 1:25:000 Ordnance Survey map) down to Kirkhope from here.
Summit of Pykestone Hill The highest part of the northern end of the Thieves Road at 737m, Pykestone Hill continues the theme of dry crisp upland heath and easy progress. The photo was taken during the afternoon, and by now the sun had seen off the overnight snowfall. Given good cover these hills are ideal for ski touring. The background hill is Drumelzier Law.
Summit of Pykestone Hill
The highest part of the northern end of the Thieves Road at 737m, Pykestone Hill continues the theme of dry crisp upland heath and easy progress. The photo was taken during the afternoon, and by now the sun had seen off the overnight snowfall. Given good cover these hills are ideal for ski touring. The background hill is Drumelzier Law.
The Scrape Borders hills often have interesting names. Here is a typical Southern Upland top: Flat, ill defined and marked by a fence junction. There is often a hurdle to facilitate swapping stray sheep over.
The Scrape
Borders hills often have interesting names. Here is a typical Southern Upland top: Flat, ill defined and marked by a fence junction. There is often a hurdle to facilitate swapping stray sheep over.
Track on Den Knowes The track leads to Pykestone Hill
Track on Den Knowes
The track leads to Pykestone Hill
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Den Knowes Head is located at Grid Ref: NT1631 (Lat: 55.572274, Lng: -3.3269001)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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