Cademuir

Location

Nearest town: Peebles

Grid Ref: NT235380
Postcode: EH45 9JJ
Latitude: 55.6295
Longitude: -3.2151
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Terrain description

Just to the south of Peebles, this area is mostly high open hillside, steep-sided, rough and grassy, with plantation forest on the SE side. Intricate contour and rock detail in places adds to the challenge. There’s an ancient hillfort on top of the hill, known for its chevaux de frise (area of pointed stones to hinder attackers), and there are panoramic views.
Used for Regional events (e.g. South of Scotland Orienteering League).

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Cademuir Hill from the north

Cademuir Hill - view SW along the ridge

Cademuir Hill - the chevaux de frise

Larch woods, Cademuir Hill

The John Buchan Way, Cademuir Hill

Cademuir Hill - track on north side of plantation