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Glen Cleuch

Valley in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Glen Cleuch

Shooting platform, White Rig A hide for culling deer that browse on the young trees in the plantations.
Shooting platform, White Rig Credit: Jim Barton

Glen Cleuch is a picturesque valley located in Peeblesshire, a historic county in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. It is nestled amidst the rolling hills and lush green landscapes, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.

The valley is characterized by its stunning natural beauty, with a meandering river flowing through it and surrounded by towering hills and dense woodlands. The river, known as the Glen Burn, adds to the charm of the area, offering opportunities for fishing and leisurely walks along its banks.

Glen Cleuch is renowned for its diverse wildlife and is home to several bird species, including buzzards, kestrels, and peregrine falcons. The woodlands provide a habitat for deer, badgers, and foxes, making it an ideal spot for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.

For hikers and walkers, Glen Cleuch offers a network of well-maintained trails that cater to all levels of fitness and experience. These trails wind through the valley, providing stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the chance to spot rare plant species that thrive in this unique environment.

Visitors to Glen Cleuch can also explore the nearby historic town of Peebles, which offers a range of amenities, including quaint shops, cafes, and restaurants. The town is also known for its annual events, such as the Peebles Beltane Festival and the TweedLove Bike Festival.

In summary, Glen Cleuch is a hidden gem in Peeblesshire, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in Scotland's natural beauty, enjoy outdoor activities, and experience the rich history and culture of the surrounding area.

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Glen Cleuch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.578189/-3.0304265 or Grid Reference NT3532. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shooting platform, White Rig A hide for culling deer that browse on the young trees in the plantations.
Shooting platform, White Rig
A hide for culling deer that browse on the young trees in the plantations.
Sunlit forest, Scarf Rig On the signposted path from the forest road up to Black Rig.
Sunlit forest, Scarf Rig
On the signposted path from the forest road up to Black Rig.
Trees at Black Syke The small burn of Black Syke stands out around here as its banks have been steep enough to allow trees to keep away the grazing sheep.
Trees at Black Syke
The small burn of Black Syke stands out around here as its banks have been steep enough to allow trees to keep away the grazing sheep.
Cairn on Damhead Rig Not shown on the 1:25,000 map; Innerleithen is in the valley with Lee Pen in the centre.
Cairn on Damhead Rig
Not shown on the 1:25,000 map; Innerleithen is in the valley with Lee Pen in the centre.
Minch Moor Bothy The Minch Moor Bothy stands exactly beside the Southern Upland Way, west of Pipers Knowe and on the way to (or from) the 'Marilyn' of Minch Moor.
Minch Moor Bothy
The Minch Moor Bothy stands exactly beside the Southern Upland Way, west of Pipers Knowe and on the way to (or from) the 'Marilyn' of Minch Moor.
Heather moor with sculpture Approaching the summit of Minch Moor from the west by the Southern Upland Way one comes upon a series of mown, near circular shapes in the heather north of the path. Those who spend time on heather moors managed for grouse might see nothing unusual at first sight but the shapes are unusually precise in their cutting. Soon the truth is revealed; a notice informs that these shapes are part of a sculpture named 'Point of Resolution', by Charles Pouson, assisted by Sam Wade.
Heather moor with sculpture
Approaching the summit of Minch Moor from the west by the Southern Upland Way one comes upon a series of mown, near circular shapes in the heather north of the path. Those who spend time on heather moors managed for grouse might see nothing unusual at first sight but the shapes are unusually precise in their cutting. Soon the truth is revealed; a notice informs that these shapes are part of a sculpture named 'Point of Resolution', by Charles Pouson, assisted by Sam Wade.
View along the path back to the Cheese Well Looking back from the signpost for Minch Moor along the pathway towards the Cheese Well and Traquair.
View along the path back to the Cheese Well
Looking back from the signpost for Minch Moor along the pathway towards the Cheese Well and Traquair.
View from the top of Minch Moor Looking to the east side towards the Tweed valley, with The Cheviot in the far background on the right, as well as the Eildon Hills to the left.
View from the top of Minch Moor
Looking to the east side towards the Tweed valley, with The Cheviot in the far background on the right, as well as the Eildon Hills to the left.
A brown hare A brown hare on the move across the field next to the pathway.
A brown hare
A brown hare on the move across the field next to the pathway.
Cairn on Damhead Rig (2) A cairn on the crest of the ridge line, not shown on the 1:25,000 map.
Cairn on Damhead Rig (2)
A cairn on the crest of the ridge line, not shown on the 1:25,000 map.
Memorial cairn for Learmont Drysdale The plaque reads: Learmont Drysdale composer 1866 – 1909 For a short biography of Drysdale see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://scottishcomposers.wordpress.com/2010/08/21/learmont-drysdale/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://scottishcomposers.wordpress.com/2010/08/21/learmont-drysdale/">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> A plastic box, just visible at the base of the cairn, contains a Visitors’ Book. It explains that the cairn was dedicated in a ceremony held on 1st September 1937, attended by about 60 people. The plaque was unveiled by Sir Dan Godfrey, conductor of Bournemouth Municipal Orchestra. Also attending was the composer’s sister Janey Drysdale, who lived at the nearby cottage of the Hennel. She died in 1949, aged 87, following a fire at the cottage, which is now a roofless ruin. The cairn was restored in the summer of 2008 by several people from Innerleithen, and the Visitors’ Book begun on 1st January 2009. Walter Baxter’s picture <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/226952">NT3331 : Memorial Cairn on heather moorland near Hannel Bog</a> shows the cairn in 2006 before it was rebuilt.
Memorial cairn for Learmont Drysdale
The plaque reads: Learmont Drysdale composer 1866 – 1909 For a short biography of Drysdale see LinkExternal link A plastic box, just visible at the base of the cairn, contains a Visitors’ Book. It explains that the cairn was dedicated in a ceremony held on 1st September 1937, attended by about 60 people. The plaque was unveiled by Sir Dan Godfrey, conductor of Bournemouth Municipal Orchestra. Also attending was the composer’s sister Janey Drysdale, who lived at the nearby cottage of the Hennel. She died in 1949, aged 87, following a fire at the cottage, which is now a roofless ruin. The cairn was restored in the summer of 2008 by several people from Innerleithen, and the Visitors’ Book begun on 1st January 2009. Walter Baxter’s picture NT3331 : Memorial Cairn on heather moorland near Hannel Bog shows the cairn in 2006 before it was rebuilt.
Minch Moor
Minch Moor
Coins at the Cheese Well I don't recall seeing coins here before, but there was about £1 worth of loose change on the stone marking the spring known as the Cheese Well by the Old Drove Road on Minchmoor.
Coins at the Cheese Well
I don't recall seeing coins here before, but there was about £1 worth of loose change on the stone marking the spring known as the Cheese Well by the Old Drove Road on Minchmoor.
Southern Upland Way and cycle route, Minch Moor The cycle route down from Minch Moor summit cuts across the Old Drove Road here, used by the Southern Upland Way from Traquair (L) to Yair (R).
Southern Upland Way and cycle route, Minch Moor
The cycle route down from Minch Moor summit cuts across the Old Drove Road here, used by the Southern Upland Way from Traquair (L) to Yair (R).
Minch Moor bothy Everyone's idea of a log cabin, sited by the track up to Minch Moor. It is pretty basic inside with wooden bunks but does offer dry shelter.
Minch Moor bothy
Everyone's idea of a log cabin, sited by the track up to Minch Moor. It is pretty basic inside with wooden bunks but does offer dry shelter.
Route closed until next summer Felling in this part of the forest has closed public access on the forest road and path/bike trail for several months. There is an alternative route signposted further up Minch Moor. The white notice reads: "Red Route closed at post 13-21 (The Lead Mine & Clattering Path) Please follow diversion until end June 2013 due to felling operations".
Route closed until next summer
Felling in this part of the forest has closed public access on the forest road and path/bike trail for several months. There is an alternative route signposted further up Minch Moor. The white notice reads: "Red Route closed at post 13-21 (The Lead Mine & Clattering Path) Please follow diversion until end June 2013 due to felling operations".
Replanted forestry on Bold Rig, Minch Moor The next generation of trees on their way on this spur to the N of Minch Moor. Walkerburn is in the Tweed valley below with Cairn Hill's plantations beyond and the grassy slopes of Seathope Law to the right.
Replanted forestry on Bold Rig, Minch Moor
The next generation of trees on their way on this spur to the N of Minch Moor. Walkerburn is in the Tweed valley below with Cairn Hill's plantations beyond and the grassy slopes of Seathope Law to the right.
Approaching Minch Moor summit The boggy last 100m or so to the cairn and trig point.
Approaching Minch Moor summit
The boggy last 100m or so to the cairn and trig point.
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Glen Cleuch is located at Grid Ref: NT3532 (Lat: 55.578189, Lng: -3.0304265)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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