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Blackbrough Hill

Hill, Mountain in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Blackbrough Hill

Cheviot feral goat kid on Blackbrough Hill A loose herd of approximately 30 Cheviot feral goats including 10 kids were encountered from Blackbrough Hill to Heatherhope Reservoir, this being a shot of one of the more obliging youngsters. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Cheviot feral goat kid on Blackbrough Hill Credit: James T M Towill

Blackbrough Hill is a prominent hill located in Roxburghshire, a historic county in the southern part of Scotland. Rising to an elevation of approximately 300 meters (984 feet), it is considered a notable landmark in the region. The hill is situated near the town of Kelso, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Blackbrough Hill is known for its distinctive shape, featuring a gently sloping ascent that gradually becomes steeper towards the summit. The hill is covered in lush green vegetation, including grasses, heather, and scattered trees, providing a picturesque landscape for visitors.

At the top of the hill, there is a trig point, which serves as a marker for surveying purposes. This point offers panoramic vistas of the Scottish Borders region, with rolling hills, farmland, and the meandering River Tweed visible from this vantage point.

The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, who often visit for activities such as hiking, walking, and birdwatching. Blackbrough Hill is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, such as buzzards and kestrels, as well as small mammals like rabbits and voles.

Accessible by foot, the hill provides several paths and trails that allow visitors to explore its slopes and enjoy its natural beauty. Whether one seeks a peaceful stroll or a more challenging hike, Blackbrough Hill offers a rewarding experience for those looking to immerse themselves in the Scottish countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.45286/-2.304473 or Grid Reference NT8017. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cheviot feral goat kid on Blackbrough Hill A loose herd of approximately 30 Cheviot feral goats including 10 kids were encountered from Blackbrough Hill to Heatherhope Reservoir, this being a shot of one of the more obliging youngsters. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Cheviot feral goat kid on Blackbrough Hill
A loose herd of approximately 30 Cheviot feral goats including 10 kids were encountered from Blackbrough Hill to Heatherhope Reservoir, this being a shot of one of the more obliging youngsters. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Cheviot feral goat by the Heatherhope Burn A loose herd of approximately 30 Cheviot feral goats including 10 kids were encountered from Blackbrough Hill to Heatherhope Reservoir, this being a shot of one of the more obliging billy goats. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
Cheviot feral goat by the Heatherhope Burn
A loose herd of approximately 30 Cheviot feral goats including 10 kids were encountered from Blackbrough Hill to Heatherhope Reservoir, this being a shot of one of the more obliging billy goats. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21/22.
View to The Schill The border ridge beyond See Few as seen from Windy Law. Clear here but to the south the ridge was holding back a lot of cloud formed by a south easterly. It was astonishingly warm.
View to The Schill
The border ridge beyond See Few as seen from Windy Law. Clear here but to the south the ridge was holding back a lot of cloud formed by a south easterly. It was astonishingly warm.
The Street Climb over Craik Moor.
The Street
Climb over Craik Moor.
Berry Hills Craik Moor, Cheviot Hills.
Berry Hills
Craik Moor, Cheviot Hills.
Craik Moor The Street follows a fence dividing grass from heather.
Craik Moor
The Street follows a fence dividing grass from heather.
Cairn, Berry Hills Some stones from the antiquity have been used to form a more recent cairn.
Cairn, Berry Hills
Some stones from the antiquity have been used to form a more recent cairn.
The Street
The Street
Head of Cribs Hope Scree lined deep defile off Craik Moor.
Head of Cribs Hope
Scree lined deep defile off Craik Moor.
Blackbrough Hill A steep flank of a spur which carries a very striking hill fort.
Blackbrough Hill
A steep flank of a spur which carries a very striking hill fort.
Cloud over the Cheviot Hills The main ridge is holding back a mass of fog and cloud on a southeasterly. There were similar conditions at the time in the Lammermuir Hills. It was also very warm. View over the shoulder of Blackbrough Hill from Berry Hills.
Cloud over the Cheviot Hills
The main ridge is holding back a mass of fog and cloud on a southeasterly. There were similar conditions at the time in the Lammermuir Hills. It was also very warm. View over the shoulder of Blackbrough Hill from Berry Hills.
The Street, Craik Moor
The Street, Craik Moor
The Street, Craik Moor
The Street, Craik Moor
Blackbrough Hill The neck between the fort and Craik Moor - the only side not defended by steep slopes.
Blackbrough Hill
The neck between the fort and Craik Moor - the only side not defended by steep slopes.
Calroust Common The Street, an old drove road crosses Calroust Common.
Calroust Common
The Street, an old drove road crosses Calroust Common.
A fence on Craik Moor View to The Cheviot.
A fence on Craik Moor
View to The Cheviot.
Track on Craik Moor Linking the summit easily to The Street.
Track on Craik Moor
Linking the summit easily to The Street.
Grass on Craik Moor Quite a lot of pheasants here, possibly fewer later on as gunfire was heard about an hour later. The Cheviot is in the background.
Grass on Craik Moor
Quite a lot of pheasants here, possibly fewer later on as gunfire was heard about an hour later. The Cheviot is in the background.
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Blackbrough Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT8017 (Lat: 55.45286, Lng: -2.304473)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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