Abbey Hill (Outer)

Hill, Mountain in Berwickshire

Scotland

Abbey Hill (Outer)

Ellemhaugh Beside Whiteadder Water.
Ellemhaugh Credit: Russel Wills

Abbey Hill is a prominent hill located in the Outer region of Berwickshire, Scotland. Standing at an elevation of approximately 217 meters (712 feet), it is recognized as one of the notable hills in the area. Offering picturesque views of the surrounding countryside, Abbey Hill is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and locals alike.

Situated in the southern part of the Scottish Borders, Abbey Hill is known for its rolling landscape, green pastures, and diverse flora and fauna. The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes, which make it accessible for visitors of varying fitness levels. Its summit provides an excellent vantage point, allowing visitors to appreciate the breathtaking beauty of the Berwickshire countryside, including the adjacent valleys and distant hills.

Abbey Hill is also home to several notable landmarks. At the base of the hill lies the historic Abbey St Bathans, a charming village with a rich heritage dating back to medieval times. The village's ancient abbey ruins add an aura of mystique and historical significance to the area.

Visitors to Abbey Hill can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography. The hill is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained trails, offering opportunities for exploration and discovery. The diverse wildlife present in the area, including various bird species and small mammals, adds to the appeal of Abbey Hill as a nature lover's paradise.

Overall, Abbey Hill in Outer Berwickshire is a captivating destination that combines natural beauty, historical significance, and recreational opportunities, making it a must-visit location for anyone exploring the Scottish Borders region.

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Abbey Hill (Outer) Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.840334/-2.4220175 or Grid Reference NT7360. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ellemhaugh Beside Whiteadder Water.
Ellemhaugh
Beside Whiteadder Water.
Telephone box, bus shelter, road sign and info board, Ellemford There is also a road junction here, with the sign pointing to the villages of Whitchester and Longformaus.
Telephone box, bus shelter, road sign and info board, Ellemford
There is also a road junction here, with the sign pointing to the villages of Whitchester and Longformaus.
Pastures at Windshiel The lower slopes of the southern flank of Abbey Hill [Outer].
Pastures at Windshiel
The lower slopes of the southern flank of Abbey Hill [Outer].
Former smithy, Ellemhaugh, Berwickshire A panel above the door on the other side of the building is dated 1899, but this is thought to be the date when the second storey was added.  The building is thought to date from the late 18th or early 19th century (see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/58625" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/58625">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> ).

My 3 x great-grandfather was the blacksmith here at the time of the 1851 and 1861 censuses.
Former smithy, Ellemhaugh, Berwickshire
A panel above the door on the other side of the building is dated 1899, but this is thought to be the date when the second storey was added. The building is thought to date from the late 18th or early 19th century (see LinkExternal link ). My 3 x great-grandfather was the blacksmith here at the time of the 1851 and 1861 censuses.
Ellemford Viewed from Ellemford Bridge.
Plenty of sheep!
Ellemford
Viewed from Ellemford Bridge. Plenty of sheep!
Ellemford Bridge Over Whiteadder Water.
Ellemford Bridge
Over Whiteadder Water.
Ellemford Bridge over Whiteadder Water, Ellemford, Scottish Borders
Ellemford Bridge over Whiteadder Water, Ellemford, Scottish Borders
Whiteadder Water looking upstream from Ellemford Bridge
Whiteadder Water looking upstream from Ellemford Bridge
Weir and pool on Whiteadder Water, Ellemford Bridge
Weir and pool on Whiteadder Water, Ellemford Bridge
Whiteadder Water downstream from Ellemford Bridge, Ellemford
Whiteadder Water downstream from Ellemford Bridge, Ellemford
The B6355 road as it crosses Ellemford Bridge, Scottish Borders
The B6355 road as it crosses Ellemford Bridge, Scottish Borders
Getting ready for Ellemford Show Described as 'the highlight of the local social calendar! It is one of the last agricultural shows of the season – always held on the last Saturday in September, and has been going for 133 years'. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.lammermuirlife.co.uk/local-events/ellemford-show/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.lammermuirlife.co.uk/local-events/ellemford-show/">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>. The bridge carries the B6355 over the Whiteadder Water.
Getting ready for Ellemford Show
Described as 'the highlight of the local social calendar! It is one of the last agricultural shows of the season – always held on the last Saturday in September, and has been going for 133 years'. LinkExternal link. The bridge carries the B6355 over the Whiteadder Water.
Ellemford farm The farm buildings, beyond a rough grass field.
Ellemford farm
The farm buildings, beyond a rough grass field.
Roughside Wood, Ellemford On the east side of the Whiteadder Water. Looking between two roadside Hawthorns.
Roughside Wood, Ellemford
On the east side of the Whiteadder Water. Looking between two roadside Hawthorns.
Pasture by the Whiteadder Water With the coniferous Roughside Wood across the river.
Pasture by the Whiteadder Water
With the coniferous Roughside Wood across the river.
5 & 6 Ellemford Cottages  On the road to Greenhope. Nos 1-5 are beyond.
5 & 6 Ellemford Cottages
On the road to Greenhope. Nos 1-5 are beyond.
The Whiteadder Water at Greenhope Looking across LT power lines to Roughside Wood.
The Whiteadder Water at Greenhope
Looking across LT power lines to Roughside Wood.
Footbridge over Greenhope Burn Looking upstream from the ford <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7611541">NT7361 : Footpath and ford at Greenhope</a>, just a few metres before the burn joins the Whiteadder Water.
Footbridge over Greenhope Burn
Looking upstream from the ford NT7361 : Footpath and ford at Greenhope, just a few metres before the burn joins the Whiteadder Water.
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Abbey Hill (Outer) is located at Grid Ref: NT7360 (Lat: 55.840334, Lng: -2.4220175)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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