Hare Hill

Hill, Mountain in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Hare Hill

Building near Shankend Another derelict building on the moor above Shankend Viaduct.
Building near Shankend Credit: Jim Barton

Hare Hill is a prominent hill located in Roxburghshire, a historic county in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. Situated near the small village of Harehope, the hill offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Standing at an elevation of approximately 372 meters (1,220 feet), Hare Hill is not classified as a mountain but rather a hill. However, its height and commanding position make it a prominent feature in the landscape. The hill is part of the larger Cheviot Hills range, which stretches across the border between Scotland and England.

Hare Hill is covered in lush green vegetation, with heather, grasses, and scattered trees dotting its slopes. The hill's diverse flora supports a variety of wildlife, including birds, small mammals, and insects. Visitors may catch a glimpse of red grouse, curlews, or even the elusive mountain hare, from which the hill derives its name.

There are several walking trails that lead to the summit of Hare Hill, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its natural beauty. The routes can vary in difficulty, catering to both casual strollers and more experienced hikers. Along the way, walkers may encounter babbling streams, rocky outcrops, and picturesque viewpoints.

Whether it's for a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike, a visit to Hare Hill provides a chance to immerse oneself in the stunning landscape of Roxburghshire and appreciate the tranquility and natural beauty of this enchanting hill.

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Building near Shankend Another derelict building on the moor above Shankend Viaduct.
Building near Shankend
Another derelict building on the moor above Shankend Viaduct.
Shankend Viaduct This carried the Edinburgh to Carlisle Waverley line over the Langside Burn south of Hawick. It was opened in 1862, closed in 1969. A feasibility study is in progress to assess the case for extending the Borders Railway from Tweedbank to Hawick and Carlisle.
Shankend Viaduct
This carried the Edinburgh to Carlisle Waverley line over the Langside Burn south of Hawick. It was opened in 1862, closed in 1969. A feasibility study is in progress to assess the case for extending the Borders Railway from Tweedbank to Hawick and Carlisle.
Northern end of Shankend Viaduct On the Waverley Line route from Edinburgh to Carlisle, about to cross the Langside Burn en route for Whitrope Tunnel, Riccarton Junction and Newcastleton. The notice reads

'Highways Act 1980
The British Railways Board hereby give notice that this way is not dedicated to the public'
Northern end of Shankend Viaduct
On the Waverley Line route from Edinburgh to Carlisle, about to cross the Langside Burn en route for Whitrope Tunnel, Riccarton Junction and Newcastleton. The notice reads 'Highways Act 1980 The British Railways Board hereby give notice that this way is not dedicated to the public'
East side of the Shankend Viaduct The viaduct carried the Waverley Line across the Langside Burn. It has 15 arches and was opened in 1862 and the line closed in 1969. See also the Canmore website entry at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/55168/shankend-viaduct" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/55168/shankend-viaduct">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.
East side of the Shankend Viaduct
The viaduct carried the Waverley Line across the Langside Burn. It has 15 arches and was opened in 1862 and the line closed in 1969. See also the Canmore website entry at LinkExternal link.
Cutting, Waverley Line Easy walking on smooth level grass on the trackbed in this area.
Cutting, Waverley Line
Easy walking on smooth level grass on the trackbed in this area.
The Slitrig Water The Slitrig gathers several burns from an expanse of moorland and forestry to flow north to join the Teviot at Hawick.
The Slitrig Water
The Slitrig gathers several burns from an expanse of moorland and forestry to flow north to join the Teviot at Hawick.
Footbridge over the Waverley Line On the former railway about 1km north of Shankend Viaduct.
Footbridge over the Waverley Line
On the former railway about 1km north of Shankend Viaduct.
Disused quarry On the steep bank north of the Slitrig Water.
Disused quarry
On the steep bank north of the Slitrig Water.
Fleety Cottage ruin A ruined cottage by the Slitrig Water which has carried away the bridge in some past flood.
Fleety Cottage ruin
A ruined cottage by the Slitrig Water which has carried away the bridge in some past flood.
Shankend Viaduct
Shankend Viaduct
Shankend Viaduct
Shankend Viaduct
Road (B6399) to the west of Wilson's Shoulder heading down Lang Burn valley Looking north-westward.
Road (B6399) to the west of Wilson's Shoulder heading down Lang Burn valley
Looking north-westward.
View east off the B6399
View east off the B6399
View north-east off the B6399
View north-east off the B6399
Langside Burn valley and Shankend Viaduct from the B6399 Shankend Viaduct lies on the disused "Waverley" Route from Carlisle to Edinburgh, one of the most-lamented closures of the Beeching Report.
Langside Burn valley and Shankend Viaduct from the B6399
Shankend Viaduct lies on the disused "Waverley" Route from Carlisle to Edinburgh, one of the most-lamented closures of the Beeching Report.
View from B6399 towards Maiden Paps Maiden Paps are the distinctively-shaped hills on the skyline.  In the foreground, Shankend Viaduct passes behind Shankend Farm.
Shankend Viaduct lies on the disused "Waverley" Route from Carlisle to Edinburgh, one of the most-lamented closures of the Beeching Report.
View from B6399 towards Maiden Paps
Maiden Paps are the distinctively-shaped hills on the skyline. In the foreground, Shankend Viaduct passes behind Shankend Farm. Shankend Viaduct lies on the disused "Waverley" Route from Carlisle to Edinburgh, one of the most-lamented closures of the Beeching Report.
The Langside Burn and Shankend Viaduct The 15-arched masonry viaduct formed part of the Waverley Railway route from Edinburgh to Carlisle. The line was opened in 1862 and closed in 1969.
The Langside Burn and Shankend Viaduct
The 15-arched masonry viaduct formed part of the Waverley Railway route from Edinburgh to Carlisle. The line was opened in 1862 and closed in 1969.
The Shankend Viaduct To have such a sizable viaduct, this must have been an important railway line.
The Shankend Viaduct
To have such a sizable viaduct, this must have been an important railway line.
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Hare Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT5307 (Lat: 55.355161, Lng: -2.7410348)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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