Berry Hill

Hill, Mountain in East Lothian

Scotland

Berry Hill

Cattle grid and wind turbines At West Steel in the Lammermuir Hills. — Cattle grid and wind turbines Credit: Russel Wills

Berry Hill is a prominent hill located in the East Lothian region of Scotland. Standing at an elevation of approximately 218 meters (715 feet), it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Situated near the village of Gifford, Berry Hill is a well-known landmark in the area.

The hill is primarily composed of sedimentary rocks, including sandstone and shale, which have been shaped by natural erosion processes over millions of years. This geological diversity contributes to the unique landscape and aesthetic appeal of Berry Hill.

The summit of Berry Hill is accessible through various walking trails and footpaths, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The routes are well-maintained and provide a relatively easy ascent, suitable for individuals of all fitness levels. At the top, visitors are rewarded with stunning vistas of the East Lothian countryside, including rolling hills, farmland, and distant coastal views.

The hill is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including heather, gorse, and a variety of bird species. Nature enthusiasts can often spot red grouse, pheasants, and even the occasional buzzard soaring above.

Overall, Berry Hill in East Lothian offers a tranquil and picturesque setting for outdoor activities, such as hiking, picnicking, or simply enjoying the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside. Whether exploring the trails or marveling at the scenic views, visitors are sure to be captivated by the charm and tranquility of this remarkable hill.

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Berry Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.929699/-2.4828139 or Grid Reference NT6970. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cattle grid and wind turbines

At West Steel in the Lammermuir Hills.

Russel Wills

East Lothian Landscape : Crossing The Lammermuirs Near West Steel

The formerly soothing and serene Lammermuir Hills have been abused and destroyed by all these bloody windfarms!

Richard West

Burn Hope

Deep cut water course on the eastern side of the Lammermuir Hills. The area is managed as the East Lammermuir Deans nature reserve.

Richard Webb

Monynut Edge

Moors with a view of the Barns Ness lighthouse.

Richard Webb

Survey mast

September 2006 - original comment. Either providing data for the operators of Crystal Rig, or signs of expansion. --- October 2008 Expansion in full swing. Construction of several turbines from the Aikengall Burn southwards. NT6869 : Turbine blades, Monynut Edge NT6869 : Nacelle, Crystal Rig extension

Richard Webb

Wide Hope, near to Oldhamstocks

Tributary of Oldhamstocks Burn runs through the valley of Wide Hope, on the eastern side of the Lammermuir Hills.

Lisa Jarvis

Lammermuir Hills, near Oldhamstocks

View from the top of the hill between the two valleys of Yearn Hope and Wide Hope. Although Wide Hope can not be seen from this view, the more westerly narrow valley of Ling Hope can be seen.

Lisa Jarvis

Oldhamstocks Burn

The burn running down the Lammermuir valley of Wide Hope joins Oldhamstocks Burn at this point. The view is towards Aikengall.

Lisa Jarvis

Wide Hope, near Oldhamstocks

Burn running through the Lammermuir valley of Wide Hope, eventually joining with Oldhamstocks Burn NT7169 : Oldhamstocks Burn.

Lisa Jarvis

Turbine blades, Monynut Edge

Awaiting assembly in the extension to Crystal Rig power station.

Richard Webb

Nacelle, Crystal Rig extension

Wind turbine awaiting assembly on Monynut Edge. The hub and blade tips can also be seen, the blades still with a protective coating from the road journey. In recent weeks I have seen several nacelles being transported on the eastbound A1, but have missed the blades.

Richard Webb

Wind Turbine under construction

Construction on Monynut Edge of the extension to the Crystal Rig power station. The hill in 2006: NT6869 : Survey mast

Richard Webb

Crystal Rig extension, Monynut Edge

New wind turbines on the East Lothian side of the Monynut Water.

Richard Webb

A broken road in the East Lothian hills

Below Bransly Hill near West Steel.

James Denham

Wind turbines near West Steel in East Lothian

James Denham

Wind pressure on the Lammermuirs

Lowest wind generator of the Moneynut array above the conglomerate pinnacles of Burnhope. Increased run-off from the moor above due to access roads and drainage ditches will probably accelerate the demise of these pinnacles carved in the soft conglomerate. Curious that SSSI status for these Lammermuir deans, and their geology and flora, did not disturb the imperative to install a wind farm overlapping the SSSI area. On the day the photo was taken, the farmer downstream was busy trying to restore the river to its earlier route due to massive gravel outwash from the previous week's flash storms. He said that it was the worst gravel shift he had ever experienced there. The bending of the rotor blades shows that it was a very windy day and the machines were probably operating at their maximum output. When they are not generating due to very high wind, the blades are feathered to reduce structural loading. These look stationary simply because of high shutter speed. The design output of this Moneynut wind farm array is about 19MW at a load factor of about 30%. By comparison, the design output of the adjacent Torness nuclear plant is about 1200 MW with a load factor of above 80%.

Keith Burns