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Talla East Side

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Talla East Side

Talla Nick On the bealach between Lochcraig Head and Firthybrig Head in the Scottish Borders or rather right on the boundary between the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway. Any moisture falling on the left will end up on the east coast at Berwick on Tweed and any on the right will end up on the west coast at Annan on the Solway Firth.
Talla Nick Credit: Adam Ward

Talla East Side is a prominent hill located in Peeblesshire, a historic county in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. With an elevation of approximately 692 meters (2,270 feet), it is considered one of the many notable peaks in the area.

Situated to the east of the picturesque Talla Reservoir, Talla East Side offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding natural landscape. The hill is part of the larger Moffat Hills range, which extends across the southern uplands of Scotland. The terrain is characterized by steep slopes and rocky outcrops, making it an appealing destination for hikers, mountaineers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

The ascent to Talla East Side is relatively challenging, requiring a reasonable level of fitness and navigational skills. However, for those who venture to the summit, the effort is rewarded with stunning vistas of the surrounding countryside, including the serene Talla Reservoir and the rolling hills of Peeblesshire.

The area surrounding Talla East Side is rich in biodiversity, with various plant and animal species thriving in the hill's diverse habitats. Walkers may encounter native wildlife such as red grouse, mountain hares, and birds of prey soaring overhead.

Overall, Talla East Side offers a fantastic opportunity for outdoor exploration, providing visitors with a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and tranquility of the Scottish Borders.

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Talla East Side Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.4525/-3.3148747 or Grid Reference NT1618. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Talla Nick On the bealach between Lochcraig Head and Firthybrig Head in the Scottish Borders or rather right on the boundary between the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway. Any moisture falling on the left will end up on the east coast at Berwick on Tweed and any on the right will end up on the west coast at Annan on the Solway Firth.
Talla Nick
On the bealach between Lochcraig Head and Firthybrig Head in the Scottish Borders or rather right on the boundary between the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway. Any moisture falling on the left will end up on the east coast at Berwick on Tweed and any on the right will end up on the west coast at Annan on the Solway Firth.
Fence on Molls Cleuch Dod Between the summit and Talla Craigs. Looking towards Nickies Knowe.
Fence on Molls Cleuch Dod
Between the summit and Talla Craigs. Looking towards Nickies Knowe.
Drystane dyke and ATV tracks on Molls Cleuch Dod Looking towards Firthybrig Head.
Drystane dyke and ATV tracks on Molls Cleuch Dod
Looking towards Firthybrig Head.
Gate and style near Lochcraig Head summit The cairn beyond the gate is not at the highest point it is at a good viewpoint above Loch Skene.
Gate and style near Lochcraig Head summit
The cairn beyond the gate is not at the highest point it is at a good viewpoint above Loch Skene.
New fence on Talla East Side The boundary of the Talla and Gameshope area managed by the Border Forest Trust, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7209729">NT1420 : Border Forest Trust information board at Talla Water</a>.
New fence on Talla East Side
The boundary of the Talla and Gameshope area managed by the Border Forest Trust, see NT1420 : Border Forest Trust information board at Talla Water.
New fence on Nickies Knowe Looking down the steep slopes to the Megget Water and Meggethead the white building on the right. The fence is on the boundary of the Talla and Gameshope area managed by the Border Forest Trust, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7209729">NT1420 : Border Forest Trust information board at Talla Water</a>.
New fence on Nickies Knowe
Looking down the steep slopes to the Megget Water and Meggethead the white building on the right. The fence is on the boundary of the Talla and Gameshope area managed by the Border Forest Trust, see NT1420 : Border Forest Trust information board at Talla Water.
Walkers on Loch Craig This telephoto shot was taken from Mid Craig on a beautiful January day.
Walkers on Loch Craig
This telephoto shot was taken from Mid Craig on a beautiful January day.
Winter conditions on Mid Craig This is a view from Mid Craig to the col between Firthybrig Head and Lochcraig Head.
Winter conditions on Mid Craig
This is a view from Mid Craig to the col between Firthybrig Head and Lochcraig Head.
Snow on Talla East Side This is a view towards Nickies Knowe with Talla Reservoir on the far left. There were large patches of snow on the tops on a lovely March day for hill walking.
Snow on Talla East Side
This is a view towards Nickies Knowe with Talla Reservoir on the far left. There were large patches of snow on the tops on a lovely March day for hill walking.
A cairn on Five Cairns Hill Megget Reservoir is in the right background.
A cairn on Five Cairns Hill
Megget Reservoir is in the right background.
Crumley Hill This is near the summit looking towards Megget Reservoir with Craigdilly centre right and Winterhopeburn Farm down on the far right.
Crumley Hill
This is near the summit looking towards Megget Reservoir with Craigdilly centre right and Winterhopeburn Farm down on the far right.
On the lower southeast slopes of Five Cairns Hill The view straight ahead is to Red Scar on Lochcraig Head <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1496701">NT1818 : Red Scar on Lochcraig Rig</a> with the Winterhope Burn down on the left.
On the lower southeast slopes of Five Cairns Hill
The view straight ahead is to Red Scar on Lochcraig Head NT1818 : Red Scar on Lochcraig Rig with the Winterhope Burn down on the left.
Mid Craig and Loch Skene A ridge rising from the south end of the loch with a steep craggy northeast face.
Mid Craig and Loch Skene
A ridge rising from the south end of the loch with a steep craggy northeast face.
Fence junction, Firthybrig Head Fences and walls a short distance N of the spot height of 766m. On the skyline is Broad Law (840m) with its communications mast.
Fence junction, Firthybrig Head
Fences and walls a short distance N of the spot height of 766m. On the skyline is Broad Law (840m) with its communications mast.
West slope of Lochcraig Head Once across the boggy col of Talla Nick, 100m of ascent will deposit you on the summit plateau.
West slope of Lochcraig Head
Once across the boggy col of Talla Nick, 100m of ascent will deposit you on the summit plateau.
Cairn, Lochcraig Head A cairn on the southern edge of the summit plateau. The valley of the Tail Burn is just to the right of the cairn.
Cairn, Lochcraig Head
A cairn on the southern edge of the summit plateau. The valley of the Tail Burn is just to the right of the cairn.
Summit of Lochcraig Head The summit is somewhere in this minuscule rise in the plateau, appearing as two separate 800m contour rings.
Summit of Lochcraig Head
The summit is somewhere in this minuscule rise in the plateau, appearing as two separate 800m contour rings.
Garlie Cleuch Garlie Cleuch is a side valley to Winter Hope, seen here from Lochcraig Head.
Garlie Cleuch
Garlie Cleuch is a side valley to Winter Hope, seen here from Lochcraig Head.
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Talla East Side is located at Grid Ref: NT1618 (Lat: 55.4525, Lng: -3.3148747)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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