Pisgah Hill

Hill, Mountain in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Pisgah Hill

Esdale Law Hill grazing beside the Ashkirk-Roberton hill road.
Esdale Law Credit: Richard Webb

Pisgah Hill is a prominent hill located in the Scottish county of Roxburghshire. Standing at an elevation of 618 meters (2028 feet), it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the Cheviot Hills to the south. The hill is a popular destination for hikers, offering a challenging but rewarding climb with well-maintained walking paths leading to the summit.

Pisgah Hill is known for its diverse flora and fauna, with heather-covered slopes, mature woodlands, and open grasslands providing habitats for a variety of wildlife species. Birdwatchers may be able to spot buzzards, kestrels, and other birds of prey soaring overhead, while lucky visitors may catch a glimpse of red squirrels or roe deer in the surrounding forests.

The hill is steeped in history, with ancient hill forts and burial mounds scattered throughout the area, offering a glimpse into the region's past. Visitors to Pisgah Hill can explore these archaeological sites while enjoying the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside. Overall, Pisgah Hill is a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

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Pisgah Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.439542/-2.8572883 or Grid Reference NT4516. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Esdale Law Hill grazing beside the Ashkirk-Roberton hill road.
Esdale Law
Hill grazing beside the Ashkirk-Roberton hill road.
This way to Roberton A cattle grid on the hill road at Blawearie.
This way to Roberton
A cattle grid on the hill road at Blawearie.
The Hill Road from Roberton Single track road from Roberton to Ashkirk.
The Hill Road from Roberton
Single track road from Roberton to Ashkirk.
Blind Burn There has been some planting of trees along the burn.
Blind Burn
There has been some planting of trees along the burn.
Young trees, Lintdub Knowes
Young trees, Lintdub Knowes
Rough grazing, Old Harden
Rough grazing, Old Harden
Loch, Harden Moss The lochan is exposed now that the surrounding woodland has been felled.
Loch, Harden Moss
The lochan is exposed now that the surrounding woodland has been felled.
Young trees, Harden Moss
Young trees, Harden Moss
Mabonlaw Moss Cropped heather on a drier part of the moorland.
Mabonlaw Moss
Cropped heather on a drier part of the moorland.
Sheep trod, Pisgah Hill
Sheep trod, Pisgah Hill
Pisgah Hill Looking over a ruined dyke towards the summit.
Pisgah Hill
Looking over a ruined dyke towards the summit.
Summit, Pinnacle Hill Evidence of quarrying.
Summit, Pinnacle Hill
Evidence of quarrying.
Fields near Whitfield Looking towards Woolaw Covert
Fields near Whitfield
Looking towards Woolaw Covert
Woolaw Moss Wetland in the hills northwest of Hawick.
Woolaw Moss
Wetland in the hills northwest of Hawick.
Mabonlaw Moss A lone twisted thorn tree above a bog.
Mabonlaw Moss
A lone twisted thorn tree above a bog.
Lintdub Knowes Sheep on rough grazing, hill farming near Hawick.
Lintdub Knowes
Sheep on rough grazing, hill farming near Hawick.
Threep Head Upland grazing north of Roberton.
Threep Head
Upland grazing north of Roberton.
Old Milestone by Blawearie, Ashkirk parish Milestone by the UC road, in parish of Ashkirk (Selkirk District), Blawearie, on unfenced verge near wood, West side of road.

Inscription once read:-
(Selkirk / 10) :

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: BD_SKBT10
Old Milestone by Blawearie, Ashkirk parish
Milestone by the UC road, in parish of Ashkirk (Selkirk District), Blawearie, on unfenced verge near wood, West side of road. Inscription once read:- (Selkirk / 10) : Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: BD_SKBT10
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Pisgah Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT4516 (Lat: 55.439542, Lng: -2.8572883)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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