Glentress

Settlement in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Glentress

Horsburgh Castle ruin with sheep pasture Credit: Astrid H

Glentress is a picturesque village located in the county of Peeblesshire, Scotland. Situated in the scenic Tweed Valley, it is nestled within the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders region. With a population of around 2,000 residents, Glentress offers a tranquil and charming atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

One of the main attractions of Glentress is its stunning natural surroundings. The village is surrounded by vast forests, including the renowned Glentress Forest, which is part of the larger Tweed Valley Forest Park. This forest is a haven for outdoor activities, particularly mountain biking and hiking, with a network of well-maintained trails catering to all skill levels.

Glentress also boasts a world-class mountain biking center, attracting visitors from far and wide. The Glentress Mountain Bike Centre offers a range of trails, from gentle routes for beginners to exhilarating downhill tracks for adrenaline seekers. The center provides facilities such as bike rental, coaching, and a café, ensuring a seamless experience for visitors.

In addition to its outdoor pursuits, Glentress offers a small but vibrant community. There are local amenities such as shops, cafes, and a visitor center, providing essentials and information to both residents and tourists. The village's proximity to the charming market town of Peebles is an added advantage, offering a wider range of services and entertainment options.

Overall, Glentress, Peeblesshire, is a haven of natural beauty and outdoor activities, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of Scotland's stunning countryside.

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Glentress Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.639199/-3.1453642 or Grid Reference NT2839. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Horsburgh Castle ruin with sheep pasture

Astrid H

Horsburgh Castle

Horsburgh Castle seen from the visitors centre on the opposite hillside. Sheep and hills a plenty.

Dennis simpson

MacDonalds Cardrona Hotel

This exclusive hotel, golf and country club has an idyllic location on the north bank of the river Tweed. A glimpse of the river can be seen to the left of the picture. Between the hotel and the river is the golf course and a row of golf buggies are parked adjacent to a large bunker in front of the hotel.

ronnie leask

Milestone at Kingsmeadows, Peebles

The One Mile marker on Kingsmeadows Road. An overgrown footpath just to the left leads to the riverside.

Jim Barton

Remnant of the Wire Bridge, Peebles

The post in the foreground appears to be the only surviving part of a former suspension footbridge across the Tweed here. It was a private bridge for the Kingsmeadows estate, connecting with Wire Bridge Cottage, just in view across the river. Further historical background and a photograph of the bridge are given in 'Peebles Remembered' published by The Tweeddale Society in 2005.

Jim Barton

The Hub Cafe, Glentress

Packed out as usual and sadly such a good, fair priced cafe as this just had to go. They were denied the chance to bid for the lease for the shiny new facility over the road and closed down by the Forestry Commission. Apparently this is normal practice once one of their facilities becomes popular, and I have seen a similar enterprise in the Forest of Dean go the same way. The bike shop closed today, so no more good value, and quick services for my bikes.

Richard Webb

The Hub - the last day

Having done so much for the success of the bike trails in Glentress Forest, today the shop was closed down by the Forestry Commission. They were not allowed to bid for the lease in the new all singing and all dancing centre across the road which we are expected to pay for (not a penny from me! - I'm parking elsewhere and riding in) and they are to be replaced by one of the big Edinburgh shops. A legend!

Richard Webb

Old railway bridge, Cardrona

The bridge over the Tweed, looking back to Cardrona and the site of the former station. The line is now a path and cycleway to Peebles. The golf course surrounds the nearby hotel and extends E along the riverside.

Jim Barton

Horsbrugh Castle

A 16th century castle, now a roofless ruin, on a hillock just S of the A72 near Cardrona - see Link

for more detail. Horsburgh is an alternative spelling for the name. There is also a ruined tower at Nether Horsburgh in NT3039 to the east.

Jim Barton

The Tweed near Kailzie

Compare with NT2838 : A bend on the River Tweed near Kailzie which shows the same scene in May 2010.

Jim Barton

Eshiels and Glentress

A view from the old railway route between Cardrona and Peebles on a morning with light snow showers.

Jim Barton

Decorated trees, Eshiels Community Woodland

Trees with a brighter look at the site of the Eshiels Youth Sculpture Project in this part of the woodland by the Tweed - see also NT2739 : Eshiels Youth Sculpture project.

Jim Barton

The Tweed near Scotsmill

Looking upstream with some of the new houses at Whitehaugh on the edge of Peebles in view.

Jim Barton

Scotsmill by the Tweed

Houses on the S bank upstream of the Kailzie Estate.

Jim Barton

Peebles sewage works

Filter beds at Eshiels; the path and cycleway from Cardrona passes to the right, following the former Peebles - Galashiels railway line.

Jim Barton

Ready for winter, Eshiels Depot

A silo of road salt and several gritting lorries at the Scottish Borders Council road depot at Eshiels, on the site of a former railway yard and sheds.

Jim Barton

Eshiels Tunnel

The former railway tunnel under the A72 road has been opened up for use in the footpath and cycleway from Peebles to Cardrona. NT2739 : Eastern portal of Eshiels Tunnel and NT2739 : Inside Eshiels Tunnel show the tunnel in 2009 before it was opened up.

Jim Barton

Peel bike shop and cafe, Glentress

The shiny new shop and cafe referred to in NT2839 : The Hub Cafe, Glentress, part of a new development at Glentress with car park, visitor centre and offices.

Jim Barton

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Glentress is located at Grid Ref: NT2839 (Lat: 55.639199, Lng: -3.1453642)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders