Braemoor Knowe

Hill, Mountain in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Braemoor Knowe

Hownham Mains Hownam has several spellings knocking around various maps:Hownam, Hounam, Hownham.
Hownham Mains Credit: Richard Webb

Braemoor Knowe is a prominent hill located in Roxburghshire, a historic county situated in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. Standing at an elevation of approximately 440 meters (1,444 feet), it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain.

The hill is characterized by its distinct conical shape, making it a noticeable landmark in the surrounding landscape. It is covered with heather and grass, providing a vivid green hue during the warmer months and transforming into a beautiful golden tone in autumn. The slopes of Braemoor Knowe are gentle, making it relatively easy to climb for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers.

Located to the southeast of Jedburgh, Braemoor Knowe offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, one can see the rolling hills and valleys of Roxburghshire, with the Cheviot Hills and Border Forest Park visible in the distance. The hill is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including red grouse, rabbits, and various species of wildflowers.

Braemoor Knowe is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a peaceful and scenic location to explore. Its accessibility, combined with its natural beauty and breathtaking views, make it an ideal spot for hiking, picnicking, or simply enjoying the tranquility of the Scottish countryside.

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Hownham Mains Hownam has several spellings knocking around various maps:Hownam, Hounam, Hownham.
Hownham Mains
Hownam has several spellings knocking around various maps:Hownam, Hounam, Hownham.
View from Hownam Steeple Over the headwaters of the Hownam Burn.
View from Hownam Steeple
Over the headwaters of the Hownam Burn.
Young trees, Gateshaw Behind a very elaborate electric fence.
Young trees, Gateshaw
Behind a very elaborate electric fence.
Harrow Law
Harrow Law
Farm track, Gateshaw
Farm track, Gateshaw
Farm track, Gateshaw
Farm track, Gateshaw
Beside the Kale Water Field downstream of Hownam
Beside the Kale Water
Field downstream of Hownam
Cultivation terraces, Howgate An extensive area of terraced hillside above the Kale Water.
Cultivation terraces, Howgate
An extensive area of terraced hillside above the Kale Water.
Deanbrae Law 10 years on from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3149784">NT7721 : Deanbrae Law</a>
Deanbrae Law
10 years on from NT7721 : Deanbrae Law
Kale Water and tree From Heavyside Bridge, downstream.
Kale Water and tree
From Heavyside Bridge, downstream.
Kale Water Downstream from Heavyside Bridge
Kale Water
Downstream from Heavyside Bridge
East side of Hownam Law A lot of bracken.
East side of Hownam Law
A lot of bracken.
Hownam Law
Hownam Law
Dyke, Hownam Law
Dyke, Hownam Law
Grassland under Hownam Law Soon to be cut for silage, this grassland is adjacent to cattle and sheep grazing land on the approach to Hownam Law from Howgate.  The prominent hill in the distance, centre of view is Dirrington Great Law (398 metres) near Longformacus.
Grassland under Hownam Law
Soon to be cut for silage, this grassland is adjacent to cattle and sheep grazing land on the approach to Hownam Law from Howgate. The prominent hill in the distance, centre of view is Dirrington Great Law (398 metres) near Longformacus.
On the slopes of Grange Hill with a view to Hownam Law Sheep grazing on the slopes of Grange Hill above the derelict South Cote.
On the slopes of Grange Hill with a view to Hownam Law
Sheep grazing on the slopes of Grange Hill above the derelict South Cote.
Approaching Hownam Law A view towards Hownam Law from beside a drystone wall on Grange Hill.  A spring can be found in the middle distance in the area dominated by rushes.
Approaching Hownam Law
A view towards Hownam Law from beside a drystone wall on Grange Hill. A spring can be found in the middle distance in the area dominated by rushes.
On the western slopes of Hownam Law On the 400 metre contour on the western side of Hownam Law and the view starts to open out to encompass Berwickshire and the Northumberland coast.
On the western slopes of Hownam Law
On the 400 metre contour on the western side of Hownam Law and the view starts to open out to encompass Berwickshire and the Northumberland coast.
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Braemoor Knowe is located at Grid Ref: NT7921 (Lat: 55.482744, Lng: -2.332979)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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///oxidation.thatched.dispenser. Near Maxwellheugh, Scottish Borders

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Located within 500m of 55.482744,-2.332979
Braemoor Knowe
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 55.4827551/-2.3341279
South Cote
Place: isolated_dwelling
Lat/Long: 55.4841635/-2.3263325
Natural: spring
Lat/Long: 55.4841243/-2.3263324
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