Bartle Hill

Hill, Mountain in Berwickshire

Scotland

Bartle Hill

Layby at Puncheon Bridge on A697 Temporary traffic lights on main road on the line of new overhead power cables from Eccles sub station through to Galashiels — Layby at Puncheon Bridge on A697 Credit: Martin Dawes

Bartle Hill is a prominent hill located in the Scottish Borders region of Berwickshire, United Kingdom. Rising to an elevation of approximately 217 meters (712 feet), it is known for its picturesque beauty and breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Situated in the eastern part of Berwickshire, Bartle Hill is characterized by its gently sloping terrain, covered in lush green grass and scattered with heather and wildflowers. The hill offers a variety of walking routes, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The ascent to the summit is relatively easy, making it accessible to people of all fitness levels.

From the top of Bartle Hill, one can enjoy unobstructed vistas of the rolling hills and valleys that dominate the landscape of Berwickshire. On a clear day, the view extends as far as the North Sea in the east, while the Cheviot Hills in Northumberland can be seen to the south.

Bartle Hill also holds historical significance, as it is believed to have been a site of Iron Age settlements. Archaeological evidence suggests that the hill may have been used as a defensive position during ancient times.

Overall, Bartle Hill offers a serene escape into nature, providing visitors with an opportunity to admire the beauty of the Berwickshire countryside and immerse themselves in the region's rich history.

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Bartle Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.658006/-2.3635195 or Grid Reference NT7740. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Layby at Puncheon Bridge on A697

Temporary traffic lights on main road on the line of new overhead power cables from Eccles sub station through to Galashiels

Martin Dawes

Bankhead Farm and cottages alongside A697

The farm sign says Eccles Bankhead, Eccles being the village about half a mile SW

Martin Dawes

Approaching offset crossroads on A697

Martin Dawes

Eccles Church

The present building dates back to 1774 when it replaced a mediaeval church dedicated to St Andrew. A local told me services are no longer held in the church but the churchyard is still beautifully maintained.

Walter Baxter

The organ at Eccles Church

A local told me services are no longer held in the church.

Walter Baxter

A weathered headstone at Eccles Churchyard

Walter Baxter

A stained glass window on the southeast wall of Eccles Church

The names of the fallen in two World Wars are on the lower part of the window.

Walter Baxter

A colourful round window at Eccles Church

There two of these widow types on the southeast wall. This was viewed from the gallery.

Walter Baxter

A stained glass window at Eccles Church

The window on the southeast wall displays the names of the fallen in two World Wars. For a full view of the window, see NT7641 : A stained glass window on the southeast wall of Eccles Church.

Walter Baxter

Inside Eccles Church

This is a view towards the gallery. The present building dates back to 1774 when it replaced a mediaeval church dedicated to St Andrew. Services are no longer held in the church but the churchyard is still well maintained.

Walter Baxter

Collapsing bale stack, Eccles

Richard Webb

Eccles to Birgham road

Drumlin country.

Richard Webb

Crossing a drumlin

Eccles to Birgham road.

Richard Webb

Drainage near Eccles

Field drain between Brae Dunstan and Bartle Hill, a pair of drumlins.

Richard Webb

Road towards Fernyrig Farm

As Sustrans have all but demolished their network by introducing pointless gaps and taping over their signs, this may or may not still be part of their Route 1. Does anyone understand the point of Sustrans?

Richard Webb