18 May 2024
Where: Scabbet Hill, 281m/922', P43m, Tump, OS 73, NT 544 371
A hot day today, temperature reached 24 degrees lower down although there was a welcome breeze at the summit and avenues of trees provided some shade. I took the train to Edinburgh and another to Tweedbank (the Borders Railway). From the station, I joined the Southern Upland Way and followed it for 2-3 miles before crossing sheepy fields to reach the trig at the summit of Scabbet Hill. There were good views of the Eildons from hre. I returned the same way.
The first part of the route follows the river Tweed and crosses the road bridge near Gattonside.....
The SUW then reverts to a track.....
It is a bit shut in but there were some views, this is looking west towards Galashiels.....
The route crosses a minor road; there was a good view to the Eildon Hills from here.....
After going through an avenue of trees, the SUW enters a field and the tump summit comes into view.....
Eildons from the summit field.....
Galashiels from the summit field.....
The actual summit and trig is behind a small quarry under some electricity lines; I could still see the Eildon Hills in the background.....
Starting back,,,,,
Another excellent day out, more so because I didn't have to drive.
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