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White Knowe

Hill, Mountain in East Lothian

Scotland

White Knowe

Curious Sheep Obviously not many people pass this way. These sheep where really curious as I started to descend on my bike from the high point on the Carfrae to Stobshiel track.
Curious Sheep Credit: Adam Ward

White Knowe is a prominent hill located in East Lothian, Scotland. Situated near the village of Gifford, it is part of the larger Lammermuir Hills range. The hill is known for its distinctive white appearance, which is derived from the white quartzite rock that forms its summit.

With an elevation of approximately 427 meters (1,400 feet), White Knowe offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, visitors can enjoy vistas that stretch as far as the Firth of Forth and the city of Edinburgh. The hill is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who are drawn to its stunning beauty and tranquility.

The area surrounding White Knowe is rich in biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species calling it home. The hill is covered in heather, grasses, and wildflowers, providing a vibrant display of colors during the summer months. It is also home to a thriving population of birds, including red grouse, curlews, and skylarks.

The hill is easily accessible by foot, with several well-marked trails leading to the summit. The most popular route begins from the village of Gifford and offers a moderate ascent, suitable for walkers of all abilities. Along the way, hikers may encounter remnants of ancient settlements, such as stone circles and burial mounds, adding a historical element to the hike.

Overall, White Knowe is a stunning natural landmark that offers a combination of scenic beauty, ecological diversity, and historical significance. Whether it's for a leisurely walk or a challenging hike, this hill is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts in East Lothian.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.850424/-2.8014974 or Grid Reference NT4962. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Curious Sheep Obviously not many people pass this way. These sheep where really curious as I started to descend on my bike from the high point on the Carfrae to Stobshiel track.
Curious Sheep
Obviously not many people pass this way. These sheep where really curious as I started to descend on my bike from the high point on the Carfrae to Stobshiel track.
Stobshiel Mains Lovely detail in the Stobshiel Mains farm sign on the public road nearby.
Stobshiel Mains
Lovely detail in the Stobshiel Mains farm sign on the public road nearby.
Forest near Stobshiel
Forest near Stobshiel
Aikieside Hill Sheep beneath the Southern Upland boundary fault, Lammermuir Hills.
Aikieside Hill
Sheep beneath the Southern Upland boundary fault, Lammermuir Hills.
Stobshiel Dam The dam on the small Stobshiel reservoir. The water is now owned by a local family after it was sold off by Scottish Water. A lovely and hidden spot but not a place to linger today with a cold wind blowing down the Cowie Burn. View E towards the lower moorland slopes of Lammer Law.
Stobshiel Dam
The dam on the small Stobshiel reservoir. The water is now owned by a local family after it was sold off by Scottish Water. A lovely and hidden spot but not a place to linger today with a cold wind blowing down the Cowie Burn. View E towards the lower moorland slopes of Lammer Law.
Stobshiel Reservoir. South view along the water with the now planted slopes of the Lammermuir Hills beyond. The Torness powerlines are very visible.
Stobshiel Reservoir.
South view along the water with the now planted slopes of the Lammermuir Hills beyond. The Torness powerlines are very visible.
Pass above Stobshiel I would like to know the name of this pass which carries a good, but not metalled road from Stobshiel to Carfraemill via Friar's Nose. View east towards Widow's Knowe, so many place names, so many stories.
Pass above Stobshiel
I would like to know the name of this pass which carries a good, but not metalled road from Stobshiel to Carfraemill via Friar's Nose. View east towards Widow's Knowe, so many place names, so many stories.
Ruined sheepfold. A circular earthbank, the remains of an old sheepfank beneath the Lammermuir escarpment. Looking eastward into the square, showing the main feature of NT5061 , the forest.
Ruined sheepfold.
A circular earthbank, the remains of an old sheepfank beneath the Lammermuir escarpment. Looking eastward into the square, showing the main feature of NT5061 , the forest.
Wall, Widow's Knowe Looking SW, on the rounded ridge connecting Widow's Knowe to Lammer Law
Wall, Widow's Knowe
Looking SW, on the rounded ridge connecting Widow's Knowe to Lammer Law
Fence and Wall, Lammer Law Descending SW towards Widow's Knowe
Fence and Wall, Lammer Law
Descending SW towards Widow's Knowe
Lammerloch The east dam of a reservoir built to supply the Prestonpans area. Lammer Law in the distance.
Lammerloch
The east dam of a reservoir built to supply the Prestonpans area. Lammer Law in the distance.
Lammerloch Moorland reservoir.
Lammerloch
Moorland reservoir.
Railway hut, Aikieside 40 years on the moor has taken its toll. It is falling apart.
Railway hut, Aikieside
40 years on the moor has taken its toll. It is falling apart.
All you can eat buffet - for goldfinches Aftermath of a previous purple episode in the Lammermuirs. Thistledown everywhere, the favoured food of goldfinches, who were also in the area in abundance.
All you can eat buffet - for goldfinches
Aftermath of a previous purple episode in the Lammermuirs. Thistledown everywhere, the favoured food of goldfinches, who were also in the area in abundance.
Priest Law Heather with invisible calling grouse somewhere under the purple.
Priest Law
Heather with invisible calling grouse somewhere under the purple.
The head of the Aikieside Burn Under Priest Law, another area of often burned maintained grouse moor in full bloom.
The head of the Aikieside Burn
Under Priest Law, another area of often burned maintained grouse moor in full bloom.
Stobshiels Dam & Reservoir Looking up the reservoir from the south end.
Stobshiels Dam & Reservoir
Looking up the reservoir from the south end.
Red Scaur Typical Lammermuir gullying on the west side of Lammer Law. The heather is burnt in patches here rather than strips. First an enclosure is mown as a fire break and then the heather is burnt inside. The grouse have always got easy access to cover when feeding on the green shoots. This is getting close to the western edge of the big moorland area in the Lammermuir Hills, to the west is mostly wind turbines, improved grazing and forestry.
Red Scaur
Typical Lammermuir gullying on the west side of Lammer Law. The heather is burnt in patches here rather than strips. First an enclosure is mown as a fire break and then the heather is burnt inside. The grouse have always got easy access to cover when feeding on the green shoots. This is getting close to the western edge of the big moorland area in the Lammermuir Hills, to the west is mostly wind turbines, improved grazing and forestry.
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White Knowe is located at Grid Ref: NT4962 (Lat: 55.850424, Lng: -2.8014974)

Unitary Authority: East Lothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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