Glenkerry Hill

Hill, Mountain in Selkirkshire

Scotland

Glenkerry Hill

Over Dalgliesh Hope Scene of much recent tree harvesting. — Over Dalgliesh Hope Credit: Richard Webb

Glenkerry Hill is a prominent geological feature located in Selkirkshire, Scotland. Rising to an elevation of approximately 500 meters (1,640 feet), it is categorized as a hill rather than a mountain. Situated in the picturesque countryside, Glenkerry Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The hill is characterized by its gently sloping sides, covered in a patchwork of heather, grasses, and occasional clusters of trees. Its shape is conical, with a rounded summit that provides a perfect vantage point for visitors to admire the beauty of the Scottish Borders.

Glenkerry Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering various walking and hiking trails that cater to different skill levels. The paths meander through diverse habitats, including moorlands and woodlands, providing opportunities to observe a wide array of flora and fauna.

The hill is also known for its rich historical significance. Ruins of an ancient fort, believed to date back to the Iron Age, can be found near the summit. These remnants serve as a reminder of the area's past and offer a glimpse into the lives of the people who once inhabited the region.

Access to Glenkerry Hill is relatively easy, with well-maintained paths leading from nearby villages. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful and tranquil experience, immersing themselves in the natural beauty that Selkirkshire has to offer. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike, Glenkerry Hill provides an ideal setting for outdoor exploration and appreciation of Scotland's stunning landscapes.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.384391/-3.1802737 or Grid Reference NT2510. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Over Dalgliesh Hope Scene of much recent tree harvesting.

Over Dalgliesh Hope

Scene of much recent tree harvesting.

Nether Dalgliesh Hope Young trees, yet to block the view from the road.

Nether Dalgliesh Hope

Young trees, yet to block the view from the road.

Road, Nether Dalgliesh Hope The road on the north side of Carlin Hill.

Road, Nether Dalgliesh Hope

The road on the north side of Carlin Hill.

Road junction, Glenkerry Logging roads and a roadstone quarry in the rain.

Road junction, Glenkerry

Logging roads and a roadstone quarry in the rain.

Logging road, Glenkerry Rain and Sitka - lovely.

Logging road, Glenkerry

Rain and Sitka - lovely.

Nether Dalgliesh Hope Ruined shepherds cottage where there is no longer any need for shepherds, just interminable sitka spruce.

Nether Dalgliesh Hope

Ruined shepherds cottage where there is no longer any need for shepherds, just interminable sitka spruce.

Drowning Sike A gap in the trees near Drowning Sike, a small burn. Some token deciduous planting can be seen, a handful of tully tubes.

Drowning Sike

A gap in the trees near Drowning Sike, a small burn. Some token deciduous planting can be seen, a handful of tully tubes.

Storm damage, Over Dalgliesh Burn Area of windthrow. The trees here are ready to be felled.

Storm damage, Over Dalgliesh Burn

Area of windthrow. The trees here are ready to be felled.

Felled area, Over Dalgliesh Now replanted.

Felled area, Over Dalgliesh

Now replanted.

Over Dalgliesh Hope Ruins of a house from the days when this was sheep farming country.

Over Dalgliesh Hope

Ruins of a house from the days when this was sheep farming country.

Forestry Road Very grateful for this track which gave easy progress down to lower ground.

Forestry Road

Very grateful for this track which gave easy progress down to lower ground.

Calum McRoberts

Forestry track, Over Dalgliesh This track is more open and welcoming than the one to the East of the Nether Dalgliesh Burn.

Forestry track, Over Dalgliesh

This track is more open and welcoming than the one to the East of the Nether Dalgliesh Burn.

Calum McRoberts

Ark Law The ridgeline is unplanted, a big improvement from the total forestry on the east side of the Tima Water. The going is tough though, with only limited grazing by deer.

Ark Law

The ridgeline is unplanted, a big improvement from the total forestry on the east side of the Tima Water. The going is tough though, with only limited grazing by deer.

North side of Ark Law The connecting ridge between Ark Law/Windlestraw Law and Glenkerry Hill was not planted, thus keeping the ridge open. There is still a feeling of being shut in the forest though.

North side of Ark Law

The connecting ridge between Ark Law/Windlestraw Law and Glenkerry Hill was not planted, thus keeping the ridge open. There is still a feeling of being shut in the forest though.

Glen Kerry from Ark Law View of the forest from Ark Law. Glen Kerry below and a distant view of Law Kneis. The summit area of Ark Law is clear of trees, but the long soft grass makes walking tiring.

Glen Kerry from Ark Law

View of the forest from Ark Law. Glen Kerry below and a distant view of Law Kneis. The summit area of Ark Law is clear of trees, but the long soft grass makes walking tiring.

North side of Ark Law The Glen Kerry flank, covered in sitka spruce, with a long clear strip running up to Glenkerry Hill.

North side of Ark Law

The Glen Kerry flank, covered in sitka spruce, with a long clear strip running up to Glenkerry Hill.

Glenkerry Hill View down the easy ridge towards Windlestraw Law. The long unplanted strip allows laborious walking up to Cauld Face with views. A drystone dyke runs the length of the ridge, so there has to be hard rock in the area - signs of quarrying for the dyking stone can be seen in the foreground.

Glenkerry Hill

View down the easy ridge towards Windlestraw Law. The long unplanted strip allows laborious walking up to Cauld Face with views. A drystone dyke runs the length of the ridge, so there has to be hard rock in the area - signs of quarrying for the dyking stone can be seen in the foreground.

Glenkerry Hill Glenkerry Hill is a spur running from Cauld Face (skyline with triangulation pillar).

Glenkerry Hill

Glenkerry Hill is a spur running from Cauld Face (skyline with triangulation pillar).

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Glenkerry Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT2510 (Lat: 55.384391, Lng: -3.1802737)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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