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Bowbeat Rig Head

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Bowbeat Rig Head

Track at eastern end of Bowbeat Wind Farm - view to Blackhope Scar
Track at eastern end of Bowbeat Wind Farm - view to Blackhope Scar Credit: Colin Park

Bowbeat Rig Head is a prominent hill located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. Sitting at an elevation of approximately 481 meters (1,578 feet), it is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The hill is situated in the beautiful Tweed Valley, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Its location in the Southern Uplands provides visitors with an opportunity to enjoy a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts.

Bowbeat Rig Head is easily accessible, with various walking trails leading to its summit. These trails cater to different levels of difficulty, making it suitable for both experienced hikers and casual walkers. The hill's well-maintained paths ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors.

At the summit, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking views of the rolling hills, lush forests, and picturesque villages that dot the landscape. On clear days, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of the distant peaks of the Scottish Borders and the Pentland Hills.

The area surrounding Bowbeat Rig Head is steeped in history, with several archaeological sites and ancient ruins nearby. This adds an extra layer of interest for those interested in delving into the region's past.

Overall, Bowbeat Rig Head in Peeblesshire offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse oneself in the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside, providing an unforgettable experience for all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.715429/-3.1391739 or Grid Reference NT2847. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track at eastern end of Bowbeat Wind Farm - view to Blackhope Scar
Track at eastern end of Bowbeat Wind Farm - view to Blackhope Scar
Logging road, Long Grain A forest road below Bowbeat Hill and within earshot of the wind turbines. The road is showing signs of recent use, there is a big clear fell area nearby.
Logging road, Long Grain
A forest road below Bowbeat Hill and within earshot of the wind turbines. The road is showing signs of recent use, there is a big clear fell area nearby.
Middle Rig A ride through dense woodland is used as an access route to the moorland by a local estate.
Middle Rig
A ride through dense woodland is used as an access route to the moorland by a local estate.
Track at east end of Bowbeat Wind Farm Looking towards the fence and track on Long Edge
Track at east end of Bowbeat Wind Farm
Looking towards the fence and track on Long Edge
Bowbeat Wind Farm Notice board on the approach to the Bowbeat Wind Farm on the approach from Blackhope Scar.
Bowbeat Wind Farm
Notice board on the approach to the Bowbeat Wind Farm on the approach from Blackhope Scar.
Eastern end of Bowbeat wind farm This turbine has been brought to a halt by rotating the blade tips, which quickly slows down the rotation. The turbines are controlled remotely via a data link.
Eastern end of Bowbeat wind farm
This turbine has been brought to a halt by rotating the blade tips, which quickly slows down the rotation. The turbines are controlled remotely via a data link.
Notice, Bowbeat wind farm At least access on foot is not prohibited, so a few words of caution are given alongside the map.
Notice, Bowbeat wind farm
At least access on foot is not prohibited, so a few words of caution are given alongside the map.
Junction of Long Cleave and Little Cleave Seen from the foot of Cleave Rig. The burn runs down to join other tributaries to form the South Esk.
Junction of Long Cleave and Little Cleave
Seen from the foot of Cleave Rig. The burn runs down to join other tributaries to form the South Esk.
Road, Leithen Water Logging road which is also used as an access route to the wind farm on Bowbeat Hill. This is looking downstream with very steep slopes up towards Dunslair Heights.
Road, Leithen Water
Logging road which is also used as an access route to the wind farm on Bowbeat Hill. This is looking downstream with very steep slopes up towards Dunslair Heights.
Pine wood, Grizzly Knowe This is a small patch of pine in amongst the vast acres of Sitka spruce.
Pine wood, Grizzly Knowe
This is a small patch of pine in amongst the vast acres of Sitka spruce.
Road junction, Leithen Water One road is little used and looks to be grassing over. To the right is a well used road which goes up to the wind farm on Bowbeat Hill.
Road junction, Leithen Water
One road is little used and looks to be grassing over. To the right is a well used road which goes up to the wind farm on Bowbeat Hill.
Forest road, Leithen Water View downstream along the road which serves the wind farm on Bowbeat Hill.
Forest road, Leithen Water
View downstream along the road which serves the wind farm on Bowbeat Hill.
Forest road junction One of the original roads from when the forest was planted goes straight on past a contractor's caravan. The widened and much more heavily used road to the right goes on up to Bowbeat Hill and the power station.
Forest road junction
One of the original roads from when the forest was planted goes straight on past a contractor's caravan. The widened and much more heavily used road to the right goes on up to Bowbeat Hill and the power station.
Road on Bowbeat Hill The road climbs easily to the Moorfoot plateau where there is a wind farm.
Road on Bowbeat Hill
The road climbs easily to the Moorfoot plateau where there is a wind farm.
Ride, Bowbeat Knowe An unplanted strip breaks the uniformity of the plantation. It plunges steeply to the Leithen Water.
Ride, Bowbeat Knowe
An unplanted strip breaks the uniformity of the plantation. It plunges steeply to the Leithen Water.
On Bowbeat Knowe Various signs of differing ages give the same warnings against improbable events. There were no warnings about getting sore eyes.
On Bowbeat Knowe
Various signs of differing ages give the same warnings against improbable events. There were no warnings about getting sore eyes.
Bowbeat Rig Road and turbine in the Bowbeat Hill wind farm. Off road the going here is very hard, I can remember the struggle on my last visit very well. A far pleasanter experience though.
Bowbeat Rig
Road and turbine in the Bowbeat Hill wind farm. Off road the going here is very hard, I can remember the struggle on my last visit very well. A far pleasanter experience though.
On Bowbeat Rig Looking down the Leithen Water from Bowbeat Rig. A noisy place thanks to the turbines behind me.
On Bowbeat Rig
Looking down the Leithen Water from Bowbeat Rig. A noisy place thanks to the turbines behind me.
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Bowbeat Rig Head is located at Grid Ref: NT2847 (Lat: 55.715429, Lng: -3.1391739)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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