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Black Meldon

No. 197 of 372 in Upper Tweeddale, No. 12 for hikes, No. 13 for views. Nature, 5.1 km from Peebles, just outside Upper Tweeddale National Scenic Area.

Black Meldon
Photo: Eileen Henderson, CC BY-SA 2.0

Black Meldon is a hill rising to 407 metres in Upper Tweeddale.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Height
407 mOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-01
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.64 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Cringletie House HotelStay, 4.5 km from Peebles, just outside the areaFilm and TV locations
Crossburn Caravan ParkStay, 1.3 km from Peebles, just outside the areaCamping
Rosetta Holiday ParkStay, 1.3 km from Peebles, just outside the areaCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Cross Keysin Peebles, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Central Barin Peebles, just outside the areaFood and pubs
The Bridge Innin Peebles, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Costain Peebles, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Peebles Museum and Galleryin Peebles, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centrein Peebles, just outside the areaArt and galleries
Peebles Swimming Poolin Peebles, just outside the areaRainy day
Gustaf's Studio & Galleryin Peebles, just outside the areaArt and galleries

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