Mill Rig

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Mill Rig

Lee Pen in sight The conical summit of Lee Pen (502m) marks the end of the ridge running SE between the Leithen Water and the Tweed. This view from Clog Knowe is across the intervening top of Black Knowe. — Lee Pen in sight Credit: Jim Barton

Mill Rig is a prominent hill located in Peeblesshire, in the southern part of Scotland. With an elevation of approximately 507 meters (1,663 feet), it is categorized as a hill rather than a mountain. The hill is situated near the village of Eddleston, about 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) west of the town of Peebles.

Mill Rig is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Its accessible location and relatively easy ascent make it a favored spot for hikers, walkers, and nature lovers of all ages and abilities. The hill is part of the wider Southern Uplands range, which is characterized by rolling hills and expansive moorland.

The summit of Mill Rig is crowned with a cairn, providing a focal point for visitors to rest and take in the stunning vistas. On a clear day, one can see the beautiful Tweed Valley, with its meandering river and picturesque villages. The hill also offers views of the nearby Pentland Hills to the north and the Moffat Hills to the south.

Mill Rig is surrounded by diverse flora and fauna, including heather, bracken, and various species of birds. The area is also known for its historical significance, with remnants of ancient settlements and burial mounds scattered across the landscape.

Overall, Mill Rig in Peeblesshire provides a delightful outdoor experience, combining natural beauty, historical interest, and accessibility, making it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the enchanting Scottish countryside.

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Mill Rig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.652905/-3.0837523 or Grid Reference NT3140. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lee Pen in sight The conical summit of Lee Pen (502m) marks the end of the ridge running SE between the Leithen Water and the Tweed. This view from Clog Knowe is across the intervening top of Black Knowe.

Lee Pen in sight

The conical summit of Lee Pen (502m) marks the end of the ridge running SE between the Leithen Water and the Tweed. This view from Clog Knowe is across the intervening top of Black Knowe.

Col below Clog Knowe The ridge between Clog Knowe and Black Knowe on the walk from Dunslair Heights to Lee Pen and Innerleithen. The plantation is part of Glentress Forest.

Col below Clog Knowe

The ridge between Clog Knowe and Black Knowe on the walk from Dunslair Heights to Lee Pen and Innerleithen. The plantation is part of Glentress Forest.

Stile on Black Knowe Junction of a wire fence and the ridge wall at the summit.

Stile on Black Knowe

Junction of a wire fence and the ridge wall at the summit.

Angle in the wall, Mill Rig On the ridge with Lee Burn Head in view.

Angle in the wall, Mill Rig

On the ridge with Lee Burn Head in view.

Black Knowe Hill above the Cardrona Hotel.

Black Knowe

Hill above the Cardrona Hotel.

Mouse Dean Head from the air The course of Leithen Water can be clearly seen in the foreground. East Lothian, the Firth of Forth and the North Sea are in the distance.

Taken by mobile phone, from a Prague bound flight from Edinburgh.

Mouse Dean Head from the air

The course of Leithen Water can be clearly seen in the foreground. East Lothian, the Firth of Forth and the North Sea are in the distance. Taken by mobile phone, from a Prague bound flight from Edinburgh.

Glentress Water meets the Leithen Water Glentress Water rises on the W side of Windlestraw Law and is joined by burns from either side of the B709 up to the watershed by the Piper&#039;s Grave.

Glentress Water meets the Leithen Water

Glentress Water rises on the W side of Windlestraw Law and is joined by burns from either side of the B709 up to the watershed by the Piper's Grave.

Approaching the summit, Black Law Taken on a post-New-Year walk from Peebles to Innerleithen, following the undulating heathery ridge from Glentress. The summit trig point is at 538m.

Approaching the summit, Black Law

Taken on a post-New-Year walk from Peebles to Innerleithen, following the undulating heathery ridge from Glentress. The summit trig point is at 538m.

Horsburgh Heights trail on Clog Knowe The distinctively patterned hillside is showing the heather management areas on Black Knowe.

Horsburgh Heights trail on Clog Knowe

The distinctively patterned hillside is showing the heather management areas on Black Knowe.

Patterned hillside on Black Knowe Blocks of heather on a moorland that is managed to promote grouse habitat - see also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1960396">NT3141 : A chequerboard hillside, Clog Knowe</a> for a view of the opposite hillside of Clog Knowe.

Patterned hillside on Black Knowe

Blocks of heather on a moorland that is managed to promote grouse habitat - see also NT3141 : A chequerboard hillside, Clog Knowe for a view of the opposite hillside of Clog Knowe.

Walkers on Black Knowe The ridge from Glentress on a post-New-Year walk to Innerleithen. There seems to be a difference of opinion as to which side of the wall is best, but we reunited further along. The flat top in the middle distance is Mill Rig with Lee Burn Head (R) and the final summit, Lee Pen, to the left.

Walkers on Black Knowe

The ridge from Glentress on a post-New-Year walk to Innerleithen. There seems to be a difference of opinion as to which side of the wall is best, but we reunited further along. The flat top in the middle distance is Mill Rig with Lee Burn Head (R) and the final summit, Lee Pen, to the left.

Colquhar Shank from the air Colquhar Shank is in the lowe right corner. Leithen Water can also be seen near the bottom of the photo.

Colquhar Shank from the air

Colquhar Shank is in the lowe right corner. Leithen Water can also be seen near the bottom of the photo.

Walkers on Clog Knowe Tweeddale Ramblers hold an annual walk on the ridge from Peebles to Innerleithen, a fine high level route given reasonable weather.

Walkers on Clog Knowe

Tweeddale Ramblers hold an annual walk on the ridge from Peebles to Innerleithen, a fine high level route given reasonable weather.

On the ridge to Innerleithen Walkers descending Clog Knowe towards Black Knowe, the next top on the high-level route to Innerleithen. In the distance is the triangular peak of Lee Pen, the last summit before descent to Innerleithen.

On the ridge to Innerleithen

Walkers descending Clog Knowe towards Black Knowe, the next top on the high-level route to Innerleithen. In the distance is the triangular peak of Lee Pen, the last summit before descent to Innerleithen.

Muirburn smoke plumes Plumes from four different sites of heather burning on the hills between the Leithen Water and the Tweed, the nearest just over the ridge around Mill Rig, north of Lee Pen.

Muirburn smoke plumes

Plumes from four different sites of heather burning on the hills between the Leithen Water and the Tweed, the nearest just over the ridge around Mill Rig, north of Lee Pen.

Muirburn smoke near Mill Rig A plume of smoke from heather burning on the far side of the ridge running S towards Lee Pen. The viewpoint is across the valley on the ridge between Eastside Heights and Windlestraw Law. Compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3937826">NT3140 : Muirburn smoke plumes</a>.

Muirburn smoke near Mill Rig

A plume of smoke from heather burning on the far side of the ridge running S towards Lee Pen. The viewpoint is across the valley on the ridge between Eastside Heights and Windlestraw Law. Compare with NT3140 : Muirburn smoke plumes.

Track by the Hope Burn Bundles of fence posts by the track on the way up by Hope Burn towards the plantations of Glentress Forest.

Track by the Hope Burn

Bundles of fence posts by the track on the way up by Hope Burn towards the plantations of Glentress Forest.

Bught Hill from Habs Cleuch Shank Much of the land in the middle foreground will be planted by the Forestry Commission over the next few years. The white building in the valley is the Macdonald Cardrona Hotel.

Bught Hill from Habs Cleuch Shank

Much of the land in the middle foreground will be planted by the Forestry Commission over the next few years. The white building in the valley is the Macdonald Cardrona Hotel.

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Mill Rig is located at Grid Ref: NT3140 (Lat: 55.652905, Lng: -3.0837523)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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