Ada Hill

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Ada Hill

Eddleston Water Beside the trackbed of the old Peebles to Edinburgh Railway.
(Taken from a layby on the A703 polluted with much litter.)
Eddleston Water Credit: Russel Wills

Ada Hill is a prominent natural landmark located in Peeblesshire, a picturesque region in the southern part of Scotland. This hill is a part of the broader Tweed Valley Range, renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity. Standing at an elevation of approximately 450 meters (1475 feet), Ada Hill offers visitors breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is characterized by its gently sloping terrain, covered in lush green vegetation and scattered with colorful wildflowers during the spring and summer months. It is primarily composed of sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone and shale, which contribute to the unique geological formations found in the area.

At the summit of Ada Hill, visitors can find a trig point, which serves as a marker for surveying purposes. This point provides an ideal vantage point for taking in the unspoiled beauty of the surrounding area. On clear days, one can see the rolling hills of Peeblesshire, the meandering River Tweed, and even the distant peaks of the Scottish Borders.

The hill is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, offering a variety of walking trails that cater to different levels of fitness and experience. The routes vary in length and difficulty, allowing visitors to choose a path that suits their preferences. Wildlife enthusiasts will also be delighted to spot various bird species, including buzzards and kestrels, as well as other small mammals and reptiles that call Ada Hill their home.

Overall, Ada Hill in Peeblesshire is a captivating natural landmark that offers visitors a chance to connect with nature, enjoy breathtaking views, and experience the tranquility of the Scottish countryside.

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Ada Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.723078/-3.2203232 or Grid Reference NT2348. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Eddleston Water Beside the trackbed of the old Peebles to Edinburgh Railway.
(Taken from a layby on the A703 polluted with much litter.)
Eddleston Water
Beside the trackbed of the old Peebles to Edinburgh Railway. (Taken from a layby on the A703 polluted with much litter.)
Motocross course, Shiplaw Rough moorland by the Shiplaw Burn providing a venue for motocross motorbike events. Compare the same scene in 2006: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/165179">NT2350 : MotoX Shiplaw</a>.
Motocross course, Shiplaw
Rough moorland by the Shiplaw Burn providing a venue for motocross motorbike events. Compare the same scene in 2006: NT2350 : MotoX Shiplaw.
MotoX Shiplaw Motocross circuit near Shiplaw, marked as a sheepfold on the 1:25000 OS map.
MotoX Shiplaw
Motocross circuit near Shiplaw, marked as a sheepfold on the 1:25000 OS map.
No, no, no! Flytipping vermin don't read notices - also implies it's OK elsewhere, but a nice try. Meanwhile the lovely grassy picnic areas in the nearby Meldons were getting trashed by tipping and camp fires.  Best of luck!
No, no, no!
Flytipping vermin don't read notices - also implies it's OK elsewhere, but a nice try. Meanwhile the lovely grassy picnic areas in the nearby Meldons were getting trashed by tipping and camp fires. Best of luck!
Shiplaw Burn Burn cutting down through a sandy area, probably deposited by glaciers.
Shiplaw Burn
Burn cutting down through a sandy area, probably deposited by glaciers.
Plantation and rough grazing on White Rig Rushy moorland pasture and larches just showing signs of bud bursting.
Plantation and rough grazing on White Rig
Rushy moorland pasture and larches just showing signs of bud bursting.
Looking through the trees near Shiplaw Burn
Looking through the trees near Shiplaw Burn
Eddleston Water
Eddleston Water
Trees, Shiplaw Grazed woodland.
Trees, Shiplaw
Grazed woodland.
Cowieslinn Quarry from the air Operated by Cemex, providing aggregares and asphalt.

Web site: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.cemex.co.uk/cowieslinn-quarry-and-asphalt-plant.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.cemex.co.uk/cowieslinn-quarry-and-asphalt-plant.aspx">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Cowieslinn Quarry from the air
Operated by Cemex, providing aggregares and asphalt. Web site: LinkExternal link .
Woodland, Shiplaw Motocross course beyond. Not in use today, probably banned at the time (Spring 2021), so quiet.
Woodland, Shiplaw
Motocross course beyond. Not in use today, probably banned at the time (Spring 2021), so quiet.
Woodland near Shiplaw Cowieslinn Quarry has grown!
Woodland near Shiplaw
Cowieslinn Quarry has grown!
Shiplaw to Lamancha road
Shiplaw to Lamancha road
Barony Castle Hotel, Eddleston
Barony Castle Hotel, Eddleston
Barony Castle Hotel, Eddleston
Barony Castle Hotel, Eddleston
Waterwheel on the Dean Burn
Waterwheel on the Dean Burn
Old waterwheel at Barony Castle
Old waterwheel at Barony Castle
Barony Castle map of Scotland, Eddleston When I heard that a topographical map of Scotland, carved in stone by Polish army veterans, existed in the grounds of the Barony Castle Hotel, I expected to find something the size of a dining table. I was taken aback on discovering the scale of this massive sculpture which is in fact made of moulded concrete. The viewing platform cannot do it justice until it is raised by another thirty feet at least to gain a good overview of the whole. Those who want the bird's eye view can find it on GoogleEarth at NT 23656 47179. Ground-level photographs fail to deliver the overall visual impact of the map on the beholder. This one is taken standing east of Caithness, looking south across the Moray Firth. For more about this remarkablea artefact, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.mapascotland.org/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.mapascotland.org/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Barony Castle map of Scotland, Eddleston
When I heard that a topographical map of Scotland, carved in stone by Polish army veterans, existed in the grounds of the Barony Castle Hotel, I expected to find something the size of a dining table. I was taken aback on discovering the scale of this massive sculpture which is in fact made of moulded concrete. The viewing platform cannot do it justice until it is raised by another thirty feet at least to gain a good overview of the whole. Those who want the bird's eye view can find it on GoogleEarth at NT 23656 47179. Ground-level photographs fail to deliver the overall visual impact of the map on the beholder. This one is taken standing east of Caithness, looking south across the Moray Firth. For more about this remarkablea artefact, see LinkExternal link
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Ada Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT2348 (Lat: 55.723078, Lng: -3.2203232)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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