Pentland Hills

Range Of Mountains, Range Of Hills in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Pentland Hills

Sawmill, Baddinsgill — Sawmill, Baddinsgill Credit: Richard Webb

Pentland Hills is a range of hills located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The hills stretch for approximately 20 miles from southwest of Edinburgh to the town of Biggar in the south. The highest peak in the range is Scald Law, which stands at 579 meters (1,900 feet) above sea level.

The Pentland Hills offer a variety of walking and hiking opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. The hills are crisscrossed with numerous trails and footpaths, making it a popular destination for walkers, hikers, and cyclists. The range also offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the city of Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth.

The Pentland Hills are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including heather, gorse, and a variety of bird species. The hills are also rich in archaeological sites, with numerous ancient burial mounds and stone circles scattered throughout the landscape.

Overall, Pentland Hills is a beautiful and diverse range of hills that offers something for everyone, whether you are looking for a challenging hike or a leisurely stroll in nature.

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Pentland Hills Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.793668/-3.3810102 or Grid Reference NT1356. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sawmill, Baddinsgill

Sawmill, Baddinsgill

The dam, Baddinsgill Reservoir

The dam, Baddinsgill Reservoir

Log stacks, Thieves Road

Log stacks, Thieves Road

Pentland Hills near Baddinsgill Reservoir A field almost surrounded by a shelter belt.

Pentland Hills near Baddinsgill Reservoir

A field almost surrounded by a shelter belt.

Thieves Road The track that crosses the pass at Cauldstane Slap with East Cairn Hill in the background.

Thieves Road

The track that crosses the pass at Cauldstane Slap with East Cairn Hill in the background.

Quarry on Muckle Knock A rather uncomfortable stony road runs to the quarry. After the quarry there is a lovely grassy track into the moors below West Cairn Hill.

Quarry on Muckle Knock

A rather uncomfortable stony road runs to the quarry. After the quarry there is a lovely grassy track into the moors below West Cairn Hill.

The Baddinsgill Burn, Pentland Hills 2009 view here: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1209261">NT1155 : Valley of the Baddinsgill Burn</a>

The Baddinsgill Burn, Pentland Hills

2009 view here: NT1155 : Valley of the Baddinsgill Burn

Track on Muckle Knock A very enjoyable grassy track - it leads nowhere. The early part is horribly stony but pass the quarry and you are rewarded.

Track on Muckle Knock

A very enjoyable grassy track - it leads nowhere. The early part is horribly stony but pass the quarry and you are rewarded.

Summit, Muckle Knock I am still finding the odd Pentland summit that I have not visited. Good view through to The Kips.

Summit, Muckle Knock

I am still finding the odd Pentland summit that I have not visited. Good view through to The Kips.

Log pile with buried roadsign Baddinsgill, Pentland Hills.

Log pile with buried roadsign

Baddinsgill, Pentland Hills.

Heather moorland near the Ravendean Burn Viewed from the Thieves&#039; Road, the old drove road that crosses this tract of moorland.

Heather moorland near the Ravendean Burn

Viewed from the Thieves' Road, the old drove road that crosses this tract of moorland.

Sheep grazing near Baddinsgill Farm The smoke is coming from a chimney at a timber and firewood business that operates from this site.

Sheep grazing near Baddinsgill Farm

The smoke is coming from a chimney at a timber and firewood business that operates from this site.

The Pentland Hills From Portmore Estate

The Pentland Hills

From Portmore Estate

Baddinsgill Reservoir spillway

Baddinsgill Reservoir spillway

Steadings, Fairliehope

Steadings, Fairliehope

Red Angus cattle, Fairliehope

Red Angus cattle, Fairliehope

Bridge over the Fairliehope Burn A path for the north end of Carlops leaves here while an easier route on the road comes out at the southern end of the village by the carpark.

Bridge over the Fairliehope Burn

A path for the north end of Carlops leaves here while an easier route on the road comes out at the southern end of the village by the carpark.

Baddinsgill Reservoir dam The lower slopes of Mount Maw rise beyond.

Baddinsgill Reservoir dam

The lower slopes of Mount Maw rise beyond.

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Pentland Hills is located at Grid Ref: NT1356 (Lat: 55.793668, Lng: -3.3810102)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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///scarf.nips.ideals. Near West Linton, Scottish Borders

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