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Hamildean Hill

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Hamildean Hill

A72 towards Peebles
A72 towards Peebles Credit: Steven Brown

Hamildean Hill is a prominent hill located in the region of Peeblesshire, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of 292 meters (958 feet), it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is situated near the village of Eddleston, approximately 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) south-east of the town of Peebles.

Covered in lush greenery, Hamildean Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The hill is adorned with a variety of vegetation, including grasses, heather, and scattered trees, creating a picturesque landscape. It is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and wildlife observation.

A network of well-maintained trails and paths crisscross the hill, providing visitors with ample opportunities for hiking and walking. The ascent to the summit is relatively moderate, making it accessible to people of various fitness levels. At the top, a cairn marks the highest point, allowing visitors to admire the stunning vistas of the surrounding Tweed Valley and the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders.

Beyond its natural beauty, Hamildean Hill holds historical significance. The remnants of an Iron Age hillfort can be found on its slopes, indicating human habitation in the area during ancient times. This adds an element of intrigue and fascination to the hill, attracting history enthusiasts and archaeology buffs.

Overall, Hamildean Hill is a captivating destination that seamlessly blends natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and historical intrigue. It serves as a haven for those seeking solace in nature or wanting to explore the rich history of Peeblesshire.

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Hamildean Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.664396/-3.2935633 or Grid Reference NT1841. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A72 towards Peebles
A72 towards Peebles
A symbolic gravestone at Lyne Kirkyard The skull and crossed femur bones are symbols of mortality on this 18th century stone. The inscription on the reverse side reads: HERE LYETH THE BODY OF ADAM BRYDEN TENANT IN FLIMIN G TOWN MILL WHO DYED APPRIL THE 5TH 1737 HIS AGE 76 AND JANET SMITH HIS SPOUSE WHO DYED MAY 16 1721 AGED 63
A symbolic gravestone at Lyne Kirkyard
The skull and crossed femur bones are symbols of mortality on this 18th century stone. The inscription on the reverse side reads: HERE LYETH THE BODY OF ADAM BRYDEN TENANT IN FLIMIN G TOWN MILL WHO DYED APPRIL THE 5TH 1737 HIS AGE 76 AND JANET SMITH HIS SPOUSE WHO DYED MAY 16 1721 AGED 63
The Lyne Water from Hamildean Looking upstream towards Romannobridge, with the A72 on the left.
The Lyne Water from Hamildean
Looking upstream towards Romannobridge, with the A72 on the left.
Twin bridges over the Lyne Water Five Mile Bridge[s]. The new one, carrying the A72 Peebles-Blyth Bridge road, was built in 1988. The older and original bridge, now B-listed, dates from about 1775. The hill behind is Torbank Hill.
Twin bridges over the Lyne Water
Five Mile Bridge[s]. The new one, carrying the A72 Peebles-Blyth Bridge road, was built in 1988. The older and original bridge, now B-listed, dates from about 1775. The hill behind is Torbank Hill.
Five Mile Bridge at Hallyne Looking downstream at the bridge over the Lyne Water, a B-listed structure dating from about 1775.
Five Mile Bridge at Hallyne
Looking downstream at the bridge over the Lyne Water, a B-listed structure dating from about 1775.
Five Mile Bridge at Hamildean Looking upstream at the bridge over the Lyne Water, a B-listed structure dating from about 1775. Hamildean farm and Hamildean Hill can be seen above the bridge.
Five Mile Bridge at Hamildean
Looking upstream at the bridge over the Lyne Water, a B-listed structure dating from about 1775. Hamildean farm and Hamildean Hill can be seen above the bridge.
Five Mile Bridge over the Lyne Water By the A72 at Hamildean, a fine B-listed bridge built ca 1775.
Five Mile Bridge over the Lyne Water
By the A72 at Hamildean, a fine B-listed bridge built ca 1775.
Five Mile Bridge over the Lyne Water Five miles from Peebles, and once carrying the A72 main road west from Peebles, until it was replaced by a newer bridge in 1988 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1347724">NT1840 : Five Mile Bridge</a>. A B-listed structure, the right-hand side coping appears to have undergone some reconstruction, when compared to that on the left. No doubt it was vulnerable to traffic strike when it carried a main road.
Five Mile Bridge over the Lyne Water
Five miles from Peebles, and once carrying the A72 main road west from Peebles, until it was replaced by a newer bridge in 1988 NT1840 : Five Mile Bridge. A B-listed structure, the right-hand side coping appears to have undergone some reconstruction, when compared to that on the left. No doubt it was vulnerable to traffic strike when it carried a main road.
Lyne Kirk In Peeblesshire Looking towards the east.
Lyne Kirk In Peeblesshire
Looking towards the east.
Storage trailers above Deep Hope There are half a dozen of these old NCL (National Carriers Ltd) road trailers on the hillside, used as storage for sheep feed. The heather moors around Hundleshope Heights are on the skyline.
Storage trailers above Deep Hope
There are half a dozen of these old NCL (National Carriers Ltd) road trailers on the hillside, used as storage for sheep feed. The heather moors around Hundleshope Heights are on the skyline.
Hill pasture above Deep Hope A look back along the fence towards the plantations of Harehope Forest.
Hill pasture above Deep Hope
A look back along the fence towards the plantations of Harehope Forest.
Hillside with sheep On the ridge above Haggin Hope, with mixed grass and boggy land.
Hillside with sheep
On the ridge above Haggin Hope, with mixed grass and boggy land.
Old sheepfold below Black Meldon Wooden fencing within a larger area enclosed by a partly ruined stone wall.
Old sheepfold below Black Meldon
Wooden fencing within a larger area enclosed by a partly ruined stone wall.
Lyne Water In spate but falling after a period of heavy rain.
Lyne Water
In spate but falling after a period of heavy rain.
Lyne Water Looking upstream from Five Mile Bridge. The river is in spate after two days of continuous heavy rain.
Lyne Water
Looking upstream from Five Mile Bridge. The river is in spate after two days of continuous heavy rain.
Lyne Water View upstream with the river in spate.
Lyne Water
View upstream with the river in spate.
You have to watch these electric fences There is an electric fence across this gate, keeping the cattle in check, but the dire warnings are a legacy from the gateposts previous career as a pole supporting power lines (probably 11kV).
You have to watch these electric fences
There is an electric fence across this gate, keeping the cattle in check, but the dire warnings are a legacy from the gateposts previous career as a pole supporting power lines (probably 11kV).
Scrog Dean Not much in the way of woodland here now, but with the programme of improving the headwaters of the Tweed in progress, trees may appear here in the future.
Scrog Dean
Not much in the way of woodland here now, but with the programme of improving the headwaters of the Tweed in progress, trees may appear here in the future.
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Hamildean Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT1841 (Lat: 55.664396, Lng: -3.2935633)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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