Grange Hill

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Grange Hill

Grange Hill is a prominent hill located in the Peeblesshire region of Scotland. Standing at an elevation of approximately 486 meters (1,594 feet), it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination among hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Situated near the town of Peebles, Grange Hill is part of the wider Tweed Valley Forest Park, which comprises vast stretches of woodland and moorland. The hill itself is covered in heather and scattered with rocky outcrops, adding to its rugged charm. Its slopes are home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, mountain hares, and birds of prey.

The summit of Grange Hill provides panoramic vistas across the picturesque Tweed Valley, with the winding River Tweed cutting through the rolling hills in the distance. On clear days, it is even possible to catch glimpses of the iconic Scottish Borders landmarks, such as the Eildon Hills and the Pentland Hills.

To reach the summit of Grange Hill, there are several well-marked trails that cater to different levels of fitness and experience. The most popular route starts from the nearby village of Eddleston and takes around two hours to complete. Along the way, hikers can enjoy the tranquil beauty of the surrounding countryside, with occasional glimpses of wildlife and historical features such as the ruins of Castle Craig.

Overall, Grange Hill offers a rewarding outdoor experience for those seeking a scenic and invigorating hike in the heart of Peeblesshire, showcasing the natural beauty and rich heritage of this enchanting Scottish region.

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Grange Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.749116/-3.2745713 or Grid Reference NT2051. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grange Hill Trig Point Flush Bracket S3135

thejackrustles

Urinals in Progress

Judging by the timber these two urinals will be plumbed in at some point - otherwise a pointless exercise. There are acres and acres of open countryside here in which men can relieve themselves, thereby dissipating the smell! I took the picture because it was such a strange site - Northern European pissoirs in the middle of nowhere. This area is just North of a large forest and, whilst the track serves as a through road to the handful of houses further North at Ruddenleys, at this point it is/was occasionally in use as some kind of outdoor activities centre. There were signs up and I forget the business name, but considering I was here on an unusually hot Sunday afternoon in July it is odd that there were no activities taking place. Maybe it has gone bust, or maybe the owners are enjoying a holiday somewhere even warmer...

Ian Dodds

Grassfield

This has to be one of the most precarious ruins I have ever come across. Thankfully it is nowhere near civilization; otherwise it would have been demolished, or fenced off awaiting a decision on demolition! Stones - if pushed - just fall off the walls, the far gable end is leaning at a worrying angle, and there is one squarish stone over the main arched doorway into the old house (which may or may not once have formed part of a lintel - the building is so far gone it is by no means certain that the arched-looking doorway always looked this way) which pretty much defines the word 'precarious'! The 1850s OS naming book (these were written up mainly to establish agreed-upon spellings for everything that got namechecked on the first OS maps of an area) for here describes Grassfield as a "one storey cottage with garden attached". This suggests, surprisingly, that this large building wasn't a proper farm, though the crumbling remains of a low wall in front of its entrance indicates that there must have once been animals around, belonging to other farms, or, more likely, a small number belonging to the occupants of this rather large 'cottage'. The grass field that must have once been a big garden is now a nettlefield. Long trousers are required to get this close if you are a normal person.

Ian Dodds

A701 and Macbieknowe

Richard Webb

Hillside behind Ironstone Cottages

Richard Webb

Cows and bumps

The picture was taken from the North wall of the 'Macbiehill' road. The bumps are a scheduled monument. Whilst there are numerous areas in this part of the Scottish Borders altered by early quarrying activity, this one has been singled out. So if you're prepared to mix it up with the cows there are traces of rare old limekilns somewhere out here. According to Historic Environment Scotland, the quarry was once one of the most profitable in Southern Scotland, and 'unusually' was worked by the owner - so there's a timeless business message there for us all. The quarry was 'Bents Quarry' and the nearest hamlet is/was 'Lamancha'. In the deep distant past I used to deliver parcels round here. After mispronouncing the name several times I was informed that the 'ch' was silent: "like the 'ch' in 'chianti'."

Ian Dodds

Chimney at Braefoot

All that is left of [probably] an old industrial building.

M J Richardson

The Dead Burn near Macbiehill

A good demonstration of standing waves in a fluid. They do actually move about a bit, but it is smooth flow like this in the atmosphere that produces lenticular clouds, so loved by glider pilots.

M J Richardson

Fields at Braefoot

The circular wood in the next square, surrounded by a ha-ha type wall, contains a burial vault of the Montgomery and Beresford Families.

M J Richardson

White House, Lamancha

One of many in the area. Looking across the field from Braefoot.

M J Richardson

An unassuming modern house near Lamancha

But see it from the other side NT1852 : House, lost in a landscape!

M J Richardson

House, lost in a landscape

A reciprocal view to NT1852 : An unassuming modern house near Lamancha.

M J Richardson

Food truck, Whitmuir

A mobile catering outlet for the organic farm food.

Jim Barton

Route Of The Leadburn, Linton And Dolphinton Railway

Looking back towards the location of Macbie Hill Station. The line opened in 1864, closed in 1933 and six years later, reopened to freight between Macbie Hill and Leadburn for 21 years due to the formation of RNAD Leadburn. See Link

for archival photographs and information.

James T M Towill

Dyke And Desolation

Not exactly the prettiest area of the Scottish Borders - the Auchencorth Moss peat works are over the dyke, to the left - whilst improved pasture on the site of the former RNAD Leadburn.

James T M Towill

Bridge Remains On The Leadburn, Linton And Dolphinton Railway

The remains of a bridge enabling passage of livestock between fields under the line.

James T M Towill

Building Remains

The remains of a small building dating from the time the area was part of RNAD Leadburn. Closest to the camera appears to be a C-shaped structure providing shelter for the open end of the garage-like building. Could this be some sort of blast wall?

James T M Towill