The Maiden Paps are twin hills near Hawick, in the Scottish Borders of the south east of Scotland, so named because they have the shape of human breasts. They are located south of Hawick; the higher pap is and the lower high.Maiden Paps at mudandroutes.com; retrieved 25 October 2023 Maiden Paps at themountainguide.co.uk; retrieved 25 October 2023
Although there are some well-defined hills like the Maiden Paps, the Roxburgh Hills are gently rolling for the most part, like much of the Southern Uplands. Due to the surrounding landscape, hills such as the Maiden Paps tend to look more prominent than they actually are.
The Maiden Paps are relatively close to Shankend ( to the NE) and to the Hermitage Castle ( to the south); these are two places with a sinister reputation.
See also Paps of Anu Pap of Glencoe Paps of Jura Breast-shaped hill
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Scottish Borders Walking Festival Parish of Cavers