Geograph - photograph every grid square

A notice on the gable end said Fairhaugh was available for self-catering holidays with all "mod cons" but no electricity. I always thought "mod cons" relied on electricity.

The Usway Burn here executes a sharp turn as it becomes headed in between high hills. A track running behind the house follows its valley, to its junction with the River Coquet at Shillmoor. Another track ascends through the wood to... (more)

Track through the forest at Middle Hill above Fairhaugh.

This is the same footbridge as the one shown at Link although seen from a different side of the Usway Burn. Since the earlier photograph was taken the surrounding trees have been felled and, from this... (more)

It was in March 1996 that it became necessary to make a late afternoon crossing of the Usway Burn which was eased greatly by the convenience and condition of a stream gate across the modest flow of water. Well Cleugh is the groove beyond.

In a rough tussocky ride looking back at Shillhope Law

This ford at Fairhaugh is perhaps the most inaccessible ford we have ever visited. We are advised that in recent years the ford was washed out and the new bridge added since this image was taken back in 2007:... (more)

Any walker now visiting Middle Hill who hasn't been there for a few years will be surprised to see that this once conifer-clad hill has now been denuded of its` blanket of green. The hill currently looks a sorry sight but nature, aided... (more)

Parked SW of Barrow Law then up track past Rowhope and Trows to Uswayford then uphill to bag Bloodybush Edge with Dusty. Then four TUMPs on our high return route over Yarnspath Law, The Middle, Middle Hill and finally Kyloe Shin. Name:... (more)

Well Cleugh cuts down the lower slopes of Yarnspath Law to join the Usway Burn just before it enters the Kidland Forest. For a selection of detailed walking routes in the area visit Link

A circular fold with a turf cap.