Lamb Hill

Hill, Mountain in Berwickshire

Scotland

Lamb Hill

The valley of the Dye Water Looking down from Dunside Hill, from the Fallago Rig Wind Farm access road. — The valley of the Dye Water Credit: M J Richardson

Lamb Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Berwickshire, Scotland. Situated near the village of Chirnside, it stands at an elevation of approximately 375 meters (1,230 feet) above sea level. With its commanding position, Lamb Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes, covered in lush green grass and dotted with patches of heather. It is part of the Lammermuir Hills range, a picturesque upland area known for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The landscape surrounding Lamb Hill comprises rolling hills, deep valleys, and meandering streams, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

Lamb Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers, who are attracted by its accessible trails and stunning vistas. The surrounding area offers a range of walking routes, catering to all levels of fitness and experience. The ascent to the summit is relatively easy, making it suitable for families and beginners.

At the top of Lamb Hill, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside, including the Cheviot Hills to the south and the North Sea to the east. On clear days, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of the distant coastline of Northumberland.

Overall, Lamb Hill is a picturesque natural landmark that showcases the beauty of Berwickshire's countryside. Whether it's for a leisurely hike or simply to enjoy the stunning views, this hill offers a peaceful and rejuvenating experience for all who visit.

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Lamb Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.82302/-2.5787246 or Grid Reference NT6359. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The valley of the Dye Water

Looking down from Dunside Hill, from the Fallago Rig Wind Farm access road.

M J Richardson

Footbridge across the Dye Water

Looking down from Dunside Hill, from the Fallago Rig Wind Farm access road.

M J Richardson

Dunside Wood

A small and rather scrappy wood on Dunside Hill and in Wester Stop Cleugh.

M J Richardson

Grouse Butt on Dunside Hill

One of a series alongside a moorland track in the Lammermuir Hills.

M J Richardson

Kilpallet

Richard Webb

Dunside Wood

Looking over the Fallago power station road towards the recently replanted Dunside Wood.

Richard Webb

Looking up the Dye Water

The glen leading to Byercleugh, currently being trashed by wind farmers. The view is towards Pyatshaw Knowe.

Richard Webb

Trottingshaw

Road junction by the Dye Water. Since NT6458 : Trottingshaw was taken, the red shed has collapsed. The signage is mainly aimed at construction traffic for a disastrous and appallingly badly planned wind farm on Meikle Says Law.

Richard Webb

Dye Water, Dunside

Downstream view from the bridge.

Richard Webb

Ewes and lambs, Dunside

It is the height of lambing here. About half the ewes in the glen have lambed.

Richard Webb

New road, Dunside

The established road over the hill from Dunside towards Wedderlie NT6457 : Red road has been upgraded as an access road for the Fallago Ridge power station, a disaster. After years of fighting off the big landowner and his allies the government overuled local planners and allowed a wind farm in the remotest and wildest corner of southeast Scotland. There is plenty of room on the well roaded and agricultural periphery, but of course they had to go for the very centre of the range. From here I could see the Cheviot, in a country which looks after its landscapes. Such a shame the Northumbrians lost the Lammermuirs. Had this range remained in England, it would be a national park. Instead it is history.

Richard Webb

Road building, Dunside

Wind farm construction road being built. Here it deviates from the old road over from Wedderlie and runs up the Dye Water towards the doomed skyline in the background. (which happens to be about the remotest and highest bit of the Lammermuir Hills)

Richard Webb

Upgraded road, Byrecleugh

The glen beyond Byrecleugh has been chosen as the access route for the disgusting Fallago Ridge power station. To be fair, the power companies have a good record in relandscaping their roads, so the scar will soon heal. This does not excuse those who approved this project, bit like running amok in Floors Castle with a spray can.

Richard Webb

Felled stripwood

A conifer stripwood above Byrecleugh has recently been felled.

Richard Webb

Dye Water

Looking upstream at Byrecleuch.

Richard Webb

Why not a graffiti festival inside Floors Castle?

Not satisfied with sticking a wind farm in the remotest and wildest part of the Lammermuir Hills, the vandals have to build yet another road in. All at a time when there is a scandal of millions being paid in compensation for having to shut down the windmills when the wind blows a wee bit too much. Apparently there is a risk of "a fuse blowing" on the National Grid. Great technology, bad planning, Scotland hating so called Nationalist government - Wrong Place!

Richard Webb