Well Hill

Hill, Mountain in East Lothian

Scotland

Well Hill

Pressmennan A long artificial loch set in old oakwoods. There were plans to fell the trees in the 1980&#039;s and the place became quite famous. Now in the care of the Woodland Trust.
Taken near the dam at the west end of the loch. — Pressmennan Credit: Richard Webb

Well Hill is a prominent natural landmark located in East Lothian, Scotland. Situated approximately 7 miles south of the county town of Haddington, this hill stands at an elevation of 184 meters (604 feet) above sea level. It is known for its distinctive conical shape and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Covered in lush green vegetation, Well Hill is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an appealing destination for nature enthusiasts. The area is particularly abundant in heather and gorse, which bloom in vibrant colors during the summer months. The hill is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with several species of birds, including pheasants, skylarks, and kestrels, frequently spotted in the vicinity.

Well Hill has a long history and holds archaeological significance. There are remnants of ancient settlements and burial grounds nearby, indicating human activity in the area dating back thousands of years. It is believed that the hill provided an advantageous vantage point for early inhabitants, offering protection and a strategic viewpoint.

Access to Well Hill is relatively easy, with various footpaths and trails leading to its summit. The most popular route starts from the nearby village of Athelstaneford, known for its association with the Saltire, the national flag of Scotland. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely hike through picturesque countryside, eventually reaching the summit and being rewarded with stunning views across East Lothian and beyond.

Overall, Well Hill is a captivating natural feature that offers both recreational and historical value to locals and tourists alike.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Well Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.941238/-2.5914854 or Grid Reference NT6372. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pressmennan A long artificial loch set in old oakwoods. There were plans to fell the trees in the 1980&#039;s and the place became quite famous. Now in the care of the Woodland Trust.
Taken near the dam at the west end of the loch.

Pressmennan

A long artificial loch set in old oakwoods. There were plans to fell the trees in the 1980's and the place became quite famous. Now in the care of the Woodland Trust. Taken near the dam at the west end of the loch.

Pressmennan Looking eastwards along the loch, deep in oakwoods.

Pressmennan

Looking eastwards along the loch, deep in oakwoods.

Pressmennan Path down to the loch opposite the house. Showing off the oaks.

Pressmennan

Path down to the loch opposite the house. Showing off the oaks.

Farmland, Woodend Looking southward over rolling farmland on the edge of the Lammermuir Hills.

Farmland, Woodend

Looking southward over rolling farmland on the edge of the Lammermuir Hills.

Pressmennan Wood The Woodland Trust have been active here, conifers removed and replaced by broadleaves in tully tubes. Taken just above the car park at 11:20

Pressmennan Wood

The Woodland Trust have been active here, conifers removed and replaced by broadleaves in tully tubes. Taken just above the car park at 11:20

Pressmennan Wood Looking downhill from the upper track in Pressmennan.

Pressmennan Wood

Looking downhill from the upper track in Pressmennan.

Gallows Law. 12:00 noon. Looking east towards the steam plume from Dunbar cement works on an anticyclonic day. It was cloudy here, but sunny a few miles west at Edinburgh, The condensed water rises so far, until it meets a layer of warmer air and then the cloud spreads.
The field in the foreground is about to be ploughed.

Gallows Law.

12:00 noon. Looking east towards the steam plume from Dunbar cement works on an anticyclonic day. It was cloudy here, but sunny a few miles west at Edinburgh, The condensed water rises so far, until it meets a layer of warmer air and then the cloud spreads. The field in the foreground is about to be ploughed.

Deuchrie Dod The decaying trig pillar, unusual for these parts in being stone built. Arthur&#039;s Seat can be seen rising above the low level mist in Edinburgh. The plume of cloud is rising from Mossmorran petrochemical works in Fife.

Deuchrie Dod

The decaying trig pillar, unusual for these parts in being stone built. Arthur's Seat can be seen rising above the low level mist in Edinburgh. The plume of cloud is rising from Mossmorran petrochemical works in Fife.

Deuchrie. View south from Deuchrie Dod to the Lammermuir Hills, over Deuchrie Farm&#039;s fields.

Deuchrie.

View south from Deuchrie Dod to the Lammermuir Hills, over Deuchrie Farm's fields.

The Ford at Stoneypath The ford needs a fair amount of water before it floods the road. Looks like there&#039;s a fair amount of erosion in the pipes.

There are several of these fords locally.

The Ford at Stoneypath

The ford needs a fair amount of water before it floods the road. Looks like there's a fair amount of erosion in the pipes. There are several of these fords locally.

Alastair Seagroatt

Pathhead Farm, near Stenton Farm buildings.

Pathhead Farm, near Stenton

Farm buildings.

Pathhead, near Stenton Small glen at Pathhead through which Cauld Burn flows. Lothian Edge in distance.

Pathhead, near Stenton

Small glen at Pathhead through which Cauld Burn flows. Lothian Edge in distance.

Presmennan Lake Near the eastern end, with gulls enjoying a feast on newly cultivated land above.

Presmennan Lake

Near the eastern end, with gulls enjoying a feast on newly cultivated land above.

Premennan Wood Oakwoods beside Pressmennan Lake.

Premennan Wood

Oakwoods beside Pressmennan Lake.

Dunbar Common View of the hill above Deuchrie Edge. This is a heathery area, where the ground is dry, grasses predominate in the wetter hollows.

Dunbar Common

View of the hill above Deuchrie Edge. This is a heathery area, where the ground is dry, grasses predominate in the wetter hollows.

On Rammer Dod On the slopes of Lothian Edge, the fresh grass is growing well, providing grazing for ewes and lambs. Below is a deep meltwater valley lined with oakwoods with Dunbar in the distance.

On Rammer Dod

On the slopes of Lothian Edge, the fresh grass is growing well, providing grazing for ewes and lambs. Below is a deep meltwater valley lined with oakwoods with Dunbar in the distance.

Below Lothian Edge A jumble of old watercourses, knolls, crags and screes beneath the Lammermuir Hills. Possibly a series of meltwater channels this is a pleasing landscape of lots of corners and gorse areas , full of wildlife.

Below Lothian Edge

A jumble of old watercourses, knolls, crags and screes beneath the Lammermuir Hills. Possibly a series of meltwater channels this is a pleasing landscape of lots of corners and gorse areas , full of wildlife.

Deuchrie Edge Lammermuir scarp above Deuchrie Farm.

Deuchrie Edge

Lammermuir scarp above Deuchrie Farm.

Show me another place!

Well Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT6372 (Lat: 55.941238, Lng: -2.5914854)

Unitary Authority: East Lothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

What 3 Words

///wrenching.snack.films. Near East Linton, East Lothian

Nearby Locations

Well Hill Pressmennan Wood

Related Wikis

Pressmennan Lake

Pressmennan Lake

Pressmennan Lake is a lake in East Lothian in Scotland. It is an artificial reservoir constructed in 1819 by a Mr Nesbit who dammed the streams flowing...

Stenton

Stenton

Stenton (Scots: Staneton) is a parish and village in East Lothian, Scotland. It is bounded on the north by parts of the parishes of Prestonkirk and Dunbar...

Whittingehame

Whittingehame

Whittingehame is a parish with a small village in East Lothian, Scotland, about halfway between Haddington and Dunbar, and near East Linton. The area is...

Whittingehame Tower

Whittingehame Tower

Whittingehame Tower, or Whittingehame Castle, is a fifteenth-century tower house about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of East Linton, on the west bank of Whittinghame...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.941238,-2.5914854

Deuchrie Dod

Ele: 295

Natural: peak

Lat/Long: 55.9419315/-2.5987789

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

David's Hill Angus

Hill of Culbirnie Banffshire

Have you been to Well Hill?

Leave your review of Well Hill below (or comments, questions and feedback).