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Sisters Cleugh

Valley in East Lothian

Scotland

Sisters Cleugh

East Lammermuir Deans Steepsided eroded gullies that are home to lime loving plants. A Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve.
East Lammermuir Deans Credit: Richard Webb

Sisters Cleugh is a picturesque valley located in East Lothian, Scotland. Nestled between rolling hills and lush greenery, it is a hidden gem that offers breathtaking natural beauty and tranquility.

The valley is named after the Sisters Cleugh Burn, a small stream that meanders through the landscape, adding to its charm. The area is known for its diverse flora and fauna, with a variety of wildflowers, mosses, and ferns dotting the valley floor. It is also home to several species of birds, making it a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Sisters Cleugh is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking and walking. There are well-marked trails that lead visitors through the valley, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The valley is also a haven for wildlife, with occasional sightings of deer, rabbits, and even the elusive red squirrel.

The tranquility of Sisters Cleugh makes it an ideal spot for picnics and relaxation. Visitors can find peaceful spots along the banks of the burn, where they can enjoy a picnic while soaking in the natural beauty of the valley.

The valley can be accessed by a narrow road that winds through the East Lothian countryside, providing a scenic drive for those visiting the area. Sisters Cleugh offers a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of city life, providing a serene retreat for those seeking to connect with nature.

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Sisters Cleugh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.915957/-2.4484053 or Grid Reference NT7269. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

East Lammermuir Deans Steepsided eroded gullies that are home to lime loving plants. A Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve.
East Lammermuir Deans
Steepsided eroded gullies that are home to lime loving plants. A Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve.
Wester Dod Trig point on the eastern edge of Lammermuir moorland. View to the east coast.
Wester Dod
Trig point on the eastern edge of Lammermuir moorland. View to the east coast.
Wester Dod Gullying on the side of Wester Dod, Lammermuir Hills.
Wester Dod
Gullying on the side of Wester Dod, Lammermuir Hills.
Man Made Lochan
Man Made Lochan
Trees Not a lot in this hard to get to square. In the background is the boundary between forest and land on the side of Elly Cleugh.
Trees
Not a lot in this hard to get to square. In the background is the boundary between forest and land on the side of Elly Cleugh.
Looking down water course Great view from high in the Lammermuirs all the way down to the Berwickshire coast
Looking down water course
Great view from high in the Lammermuirs all the way down to the Berwickshire coast
Grazing land, trees in distance
Grazing land, trees in distance
Farm Track
Farm Track
Abandoned Shooting Ground Buildings Nasty little corner. Used to be a shooting ground. Prefab building has rotten floors, lots of other debris.
Abandoned Shooting Ground Buildings
Nasty little corner. Used to be a shooting ground. Prefab building has rotten floors, lots of other debris.
Burnt Heather Good example of old and new heather with mature in foreground and new shoots coming up just beyond having been burnt presumably in the autumn. Near summit of Monynut Edge looking to Wester Dod - exactly the same height at 412m - East Lothian.
Burnt Heather
Good example of old and new heather with mature in foreground and new shoots coming up just beyond having been burnt presumably in the autumn. Near summit of Monynut Edge looking to Wester Dod - exactly the same height at 412m - East Lothian.
Wide Hope, near to Oldhamstocks Tributary of Oldhamstocks Burn runs through the valley of Wide Hope, on the eastern side of the Lammermuir Hills.
Wide Hope, near to Oldhamstocks
Tributary of Oldhamstocks Burn runs through the valley of Wide Hope, on the eastern side of the Lammermuir Hills.
Lammermuir Hills, near Oldhamstocks View from the top of the hill between the two valleys of Yearn Hope and Wide Hope. Although Wide Hope can not be seen from this view, the more westerly narrow valley of Ling Hope can be seen.
Lammermuir Hills, near Oldhamstocks
View from the top of the hill between the two valleys of Yearn Hope and Wide Hope. Although Wide Hope can not be seen from this view, the more westerly narrow valley of Ling Hope can be seen.
Flock of Sheep in Yearn Hope, near to Oldhamstocks Sheep heading up the more easterly of the two tight valleys at the end of Yearn Hope.
Flock of Sheep in Yearn Hope, near to Oldhamstocks
Sheep heading up the more easterly of the two tight valleys at the end of Yearn Hope.
Oldhamstocks Burn The burn running down the Lammermuir valley of Wide Hope joins Oldhamstocks Burn at this point. The view is towards Aikengall.
Oldhamstocks Burn
The burn running down the Lammermuir valley of Wide Hope joins Oldhamstocks Burn at this point. The view is towards Aikengall.
Yearn Hope, Lammermuirs Small calley and burn off from the main valley in Yearn Hope, at the eastern end of the Lammermuirs.
Yearn Hope, Lammermuirs
Small calley and burn off from the main valley in Yearn Hope, at the eastern end of the Lammermuirs.
Yearn Hope, near Oldhamstocks Burn and valley of Yearn Hope, at the eastern end of the Lammermuir Hills.
Yearn Hope, near Oldhamstocks
Burn and valley of Yearn Hope, at the eastern end of the Lammermuir Hills.
Wide Hope, near Oldhamstocks Burn running through the Lammermuir valley of Wide Hope, eventually joining with Oldhamstocks Burn <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/335121">NT7169 : Oldhamstocks Burn</a>.
Wide Hope, near Oldhamstocks
Burn running through the Lammermuir valley of Wide Hope, eventually joining with Oldhamstocks Burn NT7169 : Oldhamstocks Burn.
Yearn Hope, Stottencleugh Two tight valleys spur off Yearn Hope. This is a view of the more easterly one.
Yearn Hope, Stottencleugh
Two tight valleys spur off Yearn Hope. This is a view of the more easterly one.
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Sisters Cleugh is located at Grid Ref: NT7269 (Lat: 55.915957, Lng: -2.4484053)

Unitary Authority: East Lothian

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

What 3 Words

///curry.demanding.gurgling. Near Dunbar, East Lothian

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