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Blackhope Scar

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Blackhope Scar — Named summit at 651 m.

Blackhope Scar, mountains & hills in Central Scotland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Blackhope Scar is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 651 m.". Coordinates: 55.7236°, -3.0917°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Blackhope Scar is a hill in the Moorfoot Hills range, part of the Southern Uplands of Scotland. It lies to the northeast of the town of Peebles and is the second highest of the Moorfoot Hills after Windlestraw Law. A rough, boggy moorland hill, it is usually climbed from the Gladhouse Reservoir and offers fine views from its summit.

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Coordinates
55.7236, -3.0917
Address
Scottish Borders, Midlothian, Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Blackhope Scar?
Blackhope Scar is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Blackhope Scar?
Blackhope Scar — Named summit at 651 m.
How do I get to Blackhope Scar?
Its coordinates are 55.7236°, -3.0917°.
Is Blackhope Scar free to visit?
Yes, Blackhope Scar is free to enter.