Stirches Mains Hill

Hill, Mountain in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Stirches Mains Hill

Border Abbeys Way near Sunnybank on a misty October morning Looking north-westward.
Border Abbeys Way near Sunnybank on a misty October morning Credit: Peter Wood

Stirches Mains Hill is a prominent landmark located in the county of Roxburghshire, in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. Although not a particularly high hill, it stands at an elevation of around 396 feet (121 meters), providing stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Situated near the village of St Boswells, Stirches Mains Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The hill is easily accessible, with various paths and trails leading to its summit, making it an ideal spot for walking, hiking, and even picnicking.

The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes and rolling landscape, covered in lush green vegetation during the warmer months. The area is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including heather, gorse, and a variety of bird species, making it an attractive location for birdwatchers.

At the top of Stirches Mains Hill, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the picturesque River Tweed and the nearby Eildon Hills. On a clear day, it is even possible to see as far as the Cheviot Hills, located on the border between Scotland and England.

Overall, Stirches Mains Hill offers a peaceful and scenic retreat for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its accessibility and natural beauty make it a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Stirches Mains Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.442026/-2.8038194 or Grid Reference NT4916. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Border Abbeys Way near Sunnybank on a misty October morning Looking north-westward.
Border Abbeys Way near Sunnybank on a misty October morning
Looking north-westward.
Track to Drinkstone Farm on a misty October morning Looking north-westward.
Track to Drinkstone Farm on a misty October morning
Looking north-westward.
Farm track to Tandlaw Looking south-westward.
Farm track to Tandlaw
Looking south-westward.
Logs near Priestrig Log stacks beside a minor road near Hawick.
Logs near Priestrig
Log stacks beside a minor road near Hawick.
Pasture near Stouslie North of Hawick.
Pasture near Stouslie
North of Hawick.
Road, Sunnybank Borders Abbeys Way north of Hawick.
Road, Sunnybank
Borders Abbeys Way north of Hawick.
St Andrew’s Care Home, Hawick This former convent at Stirches has a commanding position overlooking the town of Hawick in the Scottish Borders.
St Andrew’s Care Home, Hawick
This former convent at Stirches has a commanding position overlooking the town of Hawick in the Scottish Borders.
Wilton Dean Ford This is one of three fords on the Dean Beck at Wilton Dean.
Wilton Dean Ford
This is one of three fords on the Dean Beck at Wilton Dean.
Wilton Dean Ford This is the second of three fords on the Dean Burn at Wilton Dean.
Wilton Dean Ford
This is the second of three fords on the Dean Burn at Wilton Dean.
Wilton Dean Ford This is the third of the three fords on the Dean Burn.
Wilton Dean Ford
This is the third of the three fords on the Dean Burn.
Stirches  Road  meets  countryside After climbing out of Hawick, the first field
Stirches Road meets countryside
After climbing out of Hawick, the first field
Stirches  Road  leaves  Hawick Junction of Guthrie Drive to the right
Stirches Road leaves Hawick
Junction of Guthrie Drive to the right
Entrance  to  former  Convent  now  a  Care  Home St Andrews Care Home
Entrance to former Convent now a Care Home
St Andrews Care Home
Stirches  Mains  farm  from  Stirches  Road
Stirches Mains farm from Stirches Road
Looking  back  down  Stirches  Mains  Hill
Looking back down Stirches Mains Hill
Refuse  tip  entrance.  It  closed  in  2007 Richard Webb took a photo of the "recently closed tip" in November 2007
Refuse tip entrance. It closed in 2007
Richard Webb took a photo of the "recently closed tip" in November 2007
Dip  and  a  bend  on  a  minor  road B A Way follows this minor road out of Hawick
Dip and a bend on a minor road
B A Way follows this minor road out of Hawick
Approaching  minor  roads  junction B A Way straight on
Approaching minor roads junction
B A Way straight on
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Stirches Mains Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT4916 (Lat: 55.442026, Lng: -2.8038194)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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