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Chester Hill

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Chester Hill

Glass Burn The Glass Burn descends moorland slopes towards Glen. A plantation containing western hemlock has recently been felled. Paths meet before a pass through the ridgeline nick. From there you can descend through Cardrona Forest, or contour beneath Birks Hill to pick up the drove road to Peebles.
Glass Burn Credit: Richard Webb

Chester Hill, located in Peeblesshire, Scotland, is a prominent hill that stands at an elevation of approximately 615 meters (2,018 feet). It is situated in the southern part of the county, west of Peebles town, and forms part of the scenic and historic Borders region.

The hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the picturesque Tweed Valley and the rolling hills of Peeblesshire. Its location within the Tweed Valley Forest Park ensures that visitors can enjoy a tranquil and serene environment, with an abundance of lush greenery and wildlife.

Chester Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. It offers various walking trails and paths that cater to different levels of difficulty, making it accessible for both casual walkers and experienced hikers. The routes provide an opportunity to explore the diverse flora and fauna of the area, including heather moorlands, native woodlands, and a variety of bird species.

For those interested in history, Chester Hill also holds archaeological significance. The remains of an Iron Age hillfort can be found on its summit, indicating human habitation in the area dating back thousands of years. This adds an extra layer of interest and intrigue for visitors looking to delve into the region's past.

Overall, Chester Hill in Peeblesshire offers a combination of natural beauty and historical significance. Whether it's the stunning views, the peaceful ambiance, or the chance to connect with nature and history, this mountain provides a memorable experience for all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.606039/-3.0893801 or Grid Reference NT3135. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Glass Burn The Glass Burn descends moorland slopes towards Glen. A plantation containing western hemlock has recently been felled. Paths meet before a pass through the ridgeline nick. From there you can descend through Cardrona Forest, or contour beneath Birks Hill to pick up the drove road to Peebles.
Glass Burn
The Glass Burn descends moorland slopes towards Glen. A plantation containing western hemlock has recently been felled. Paths meet before a pass through the ridgeline nick. From there you can descend through Cardrona Forest, or contour beneath Birks Hill to pick up the drove road to Peebles.
Road junction, Cardrona Forest A junction above the Glenpeggy Burn.
Road junction, Cardrona Forest
A junction above the Glenpeggy Burn.
Track approaching Damhead farm The track from Damhead Rig passes through the farmyard. The buildings at Traquair village are in the middle distance.
Track approaching Damhead farm
The track from Damhead Rig passes through the farmyard. The buildings at Traquair village are in the middle distance.
Fingland Burn Seen from the road bridge, with Shaw Hill in the background.
Fingland Burn
Seen from the road bridge, with Shaw Hill in the background.
Traquair Kirk Looking to the west.
Traquair Kirk
Looking to the west.
Wallace's Hill At an altitude of 460 metres Wallace's Hill is in Cardrona Forest. The name presumably refers to the exploits of the great Scottish patriot Sir William Wallace,(1270 - 1305) who was active in the area. There are many interesting walks in the forest which is owned by the Forestry Commission
Wallace's Hill
At an altitude of 460 metres Wallace's Hill is in Cardrona Forest. The name presumably refers to the exploits of the great Scottish patriot Sir William Wallace,(1270 - 1305) who was active in the area. There are many interesting walks in the forest which is owned by the Forestry Commission
Forest walk Forest walk in Cardrona Forest with view over Tweed Valley to Peebles some 4 or 5 miles distant. Cardrona Forest which is owned by the Forestry Commission has many fine forest walks. It is also a haven for a great variety of wildlife including the recent welcome return of nesting Ospreys.
Forest walk
Forest walk in Cardrona Forest with view over Tweed Valley to Peebles some 4 or 5 miles distant. Cardrona Forest which is owned by the Forestry Commission has many fine forest walks. It is also a haven for a great variety of wildlife including the recent welcome return of nesting Ospreys.
Playing fields at Innerleithen
Playing fields at Innerleithen
War memorial at Traquair The solid looking memorial stands at a road junction; Lee Pen is the prominent hill beyond.
War memorial at Traquair
The solid looking memorial stands at a road junction; Lee Pen is the prominent hill beyond.
Gardener's Acre Parkland, grazed by cattle, Traquair.
Gardener's Acre
Parkland, grazed by cattle, Traquair.
B7062, Traquair Outside the famous shut gate - The Steekit Yetts <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4678">NT3235 : The Steekit Yetts</a>. This road is a quiet and narrow alternative to the A72 on the other side of the Tweed.
B7062, Traquair
Outside the famous shut gate - The Steekit Yetts NT3235 : The Steekit Yetts. This road is a quiet and narrow alternative to the A72 on the other side of the Tweed.
Sheep below Grieston Hill Good grazing in Tweeddale.
Sheep below Grieston Hill
Good grazing in Tweeddale.
Sheep in Tweeddale Grazing the floodplain at Howford.
Sheep in Tweeddale
Grazing the floodplain at Howford.
Northwest from Caerlee Hill The A72 heading up towards Peebles along the Tweed Valley with the wooded slopes above Cardrona ahead and Glentress Forest beyond.
Northwest from Caerlee Hill
The A72 heading up towards Peebles along the Tweed Valley with the wooded slopes above Cardrona ahead and Glentress Forest beyond.
Pine strewn path to Merrybrae Recent gales have brought down pine twigs all along the path here, with a fallen tree just around the corner.
Pine strewn path to Merrybrae
Recent gales have brought down pine twigs all along the path here, with a fallen tree just around the corner.
The Tweed near Howford A bend in the river below Caerlee Hill just outside Innerleithen, seen from the old railway line.
The Tweed near Howford
A bend in the river below Caerlee Hill just outside Innerleithen, seen from the old railway line.
Trackbed of North British line west of Innerleithen The old line is now passable on foot apart from a missing bridge over the Tweed at Cardrona - there are plans to replace this to complete the link between Peebles and Innerleithen.
Trackbed of North British line west of Innerleithen
The old line is now passable on foot apart from a missing bridge over the Tweed at Cardrona - there are plans to replace this to complete the link between Peebles and Innerleithen.
Innerleithen roofscape The spire of St James' Catholic Church, the Health Centre (R) and Cooperative store (white building centre) are in view from the old railway line. The steep wooded slopes of Pirn Craig provide the background.
Innerleithen roofscape
The spire of St James' Catholic Church, the Health Centre (R) and Cooperative store (white building centre) are in view from the old railway line. The steep wooded slopes of Pirn Craig provide the background.
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Chester Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT3135 (Lat: 55.606039, Lng: -3.0893801)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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