Humbles Knowe

Hill, Mountain in Berwickshire

Scotland

Humbles Knowe

Path to Elba, and Edin's Hall Broch With the results of some timber felling activity. The Historic Scotland sign says that the broch <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/7582" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/7582">Link</a> is 2 1/4 miles from here - the path must be quite bendy, as it is only 1.1 miles as the crow flies. Elba was an 18-19thC coppermine.
Path to Elba, and Edin's Hall Broch Credit: M J Richardson

Humbles Knowe is a prominent hill located in the county of Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. Rising to a height of approximately 360 meters (1,181 feet), it stands as a distinctive landmark in the surrounding landscape.

Situated in the southeastern part of Berwickshire, Humbles Knowe is part of the Lammermuir Hills range, which stretches across the eastern border between Scotland and England. It is nestled amidst a picturesque countryside, characterized by rolling hills, verdant meadows, and scattered woodlands. The hill itself boasts a relatively gentle gradient, making it popular among hikers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a moderate challenge.

The summit of Humbles Knowe rewards visitors with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. On clear days, one can observe the distant Cheviot Hills to the south and the North Sea to the east. The hill is also adorned with heather and other wildflowers, providing a colorful display during the summer months.

Access to Humbles Knowe is facilitated by a network of footpaths and trails that wind through the surrounding countryside. These paths offer a variety of routes for hikers of different abilities, ensuring that visitors can explore the hill at their own pace. Additionally, the area is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including red grouse, birds of prey, and various species of butterflies.

Overall, Humbles Knowe stands as a natural gem within Berwickshire, offering visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the tranquil beauty of the Scottish Borders' countryside while enjoying the rewards of a challenging hike to its summit.

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Humbles Knowe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.827987/-2.3480879 or Grid Reference NT7859. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path to Elba, and Edin's Hall Broch With the results of some timber felling activity. The Historic Scotland sign says that the broch <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/7582" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/snippet/7582">Link</a> is 2 1/4 miles from here - the path must be quite bendy, as it is only 1.1 miles as the crow flies. Elba was an 18-19thC coppermine.
Path to Elba, and Edin's Hall Broch
With the results of some timber felling activity. The Historic Scotland sign says that the broch Link is 2 1/4 miles from here - the path must be quite bendy, as it is only 1.1 miles as the crow flies. Elba was an 18-19thC coppermine.
Historic Scotland Car Park for Edin's Hall Broch Rather rudimentary, but I don't expect it gets a lot of pressure. The road joins the Duns-Grantshouse road [A6112] at the junction.
Historic Scotland Car Park for Edin's Hall Broch
Rather rudimentary, but I don't expect it gets a lot of pressure. The road joins the Duns-Grantshouse road [A6112] at the junction.
This way to Edin's Hall Broch The start of the path to the rare prehistoric settlement in Lowland Scotland - most are much further north.
This way to Edin's Hall Broch
The start of the path to the rare prehistoric settlement in Lowland Scotland - most are much further north.
Red-berried Elder near Preston Very much a southern and eastern Scottish plant, rare elsewhere. I suspect it would make a lovely coloured jam/jelly/wine, but have never tried it. For detail of the fruit see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7241494">NT7860 : Red-berried elder - detail</a>.
Red-berried Elder near Preston
Very much a southern and eastern Scottish plant, rare elsewhere. I suspect it would make a lovely coloured jam/jelly/wine, but have never tried it. For detail of the fruit see NT7860 : Red-berried elder - detail.
Red-berried elder - detail Very much a southern and eastern Scottish plant, rare elsewhere. Detail from the bush at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7241487">NT7860 : Red-berried Elder near Preston</a>.
Red-berried elder - detail
Very much a southern and eastern Scottish plant, rare elsewhere. Detail from the bush at NT7860 : Red-berried Elder near Preston.
Tufted Vetch [Vicia cracca] A good growth, scrambling up the red-berried Elder in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7241487">NT7860 : Red-berried Elder near Preston</a>.
Tufted Vetch [Vicia cracca]
A good growth, scrambling up the red-berried Elder in NT7860 : Red-berried Elder near Preston.
Road Junction near Preston A country lane joins the A6112 by Aikyside Wood.
Road Junction near Preston
A country lane joins the A6112 by Aikyside Wood.
Aikyside Wood A large patch of deciduous woodland by the A6112. In the foreground a clump of Rosebay Willowherb [Chamerion angustifolium].
Aikyside Wood
A large patch of deciduous woodland by the A6112. In the foreground a clump of Rosebay Willowherb [Chamerion angustifolium].
Pasture by Hoardweel Separated from Aikyside Wood by the A6112.
Pasture by Hoardweel
Separated from Aikyside Wood by the A6112.
Barley stubble at Blackerstone With a transmission line taking power from Torness, and the start of the higher hills of the eastern Lammermuirs, with a purple heather glow.
Barley stubble at Blackerstone
With a transmission line taking power from Torness, and the start of the higher hills of the eastern Lammermuirs, with a purple heather glow.
Looking over the Otter Burn valley To Aikyside Wood, and the junction of the A6112 with the minor road running by the other side of the wall in the left foreground.
Looking over the Otter Burn valley
To Aikyside Wood, and the junction of the A6112 with the minor road running by the other side of the wall in the left foreground.
Stubble field at Blackerstone With a wide, weedy [i.e. biodiverse] field margin. Beyond is an electricity transmisson line and pylon, a wood and the start of the wilder Lammermuir Hills.
Stubble field at Blackerstone
With a wide, weedy [i.e. biodiverse] field margin. Beyond is an electricity transmisson line and pylon, a wood and the start of the wilder Lammermuir Hills.
Field margin at Blackerstone A wide, biodiverse strip at the edge of a barley field, with various grasses, Rosebay Willowherb and wild Raspberry.
Field margin at Blackerstone
A wide, biodiverse strip at the edge of a barley field, with various grasses, Rosebay Willowherb and wild Raspberry.
Bridge at Cockburn Mill Ford, west of Preston It's clear from the basic and low design of this bridge that it becomes a ford when the Whiteadder Water is high.
Bridge at Cockburn Mill Ford, west of Preston
It's clear from the basic and low design of this bridge that it becomes a ford when the Whiteadder Water is high.
Debris caught on the bridge at Cockburn Mill Ford over Whiteadder Water, west of Preston
Debris caught on the bridge at Cockburn Mill Ford over Whiteadder Water, west of Preston
Looking downstream on Whiteadder Water from Cockburn Mill Ford, west of Preston
Looking downstream on Whiteadder Water from Cockburn Mill Ford, west of Preston
Cockburn Mill Ford bridge over Whiteadder Water, west of Preston The design of the bridge as a bridge when the water is low, converting to a ford when in spate, is clear from this image.
Cockburn Mill Ford bridge over Whiteadder Water, west of Preston
The design of the bridge as a bridge when the water is low, converting to a ford when in spate, is clear from this image.
Cockburn Mill Ford Crossing the Whiteadder Water west of Preston.
Cockburn Mill Ford
Crossing the Whiteadder Water west of Preston.
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Humbles Knowe is located at Grid Ref: NT7859 (Lat: 55.827987, Lng: -2.3480879)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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Located within 500m of 55.827987,-2.3480879
Humbles Knowle
Ele: 169
Ele Ft: 556
Is In Country Code: GB
Is In County: Scottish Borders
Is In Historic County: Berwickshire
Man Made: survey_point
Natural: peak
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 55.827585/-2.3479962
Design: barrel
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 55.8294508/-2.3540594
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