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Guthrie's Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Guthrie's Pool

Minor road towards Port Mary A dead end, and much potholed lane heading south from the A711.
Minor road towards Port Mary Credit: Gordon Hatton

Guthrie's Pool is a serene freshwater marsh located in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. Nestled amidst picturesque surroundings, this pool offers a tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful escape.

Covering an area of approximately 5 acres, Guthrie's Pool is characterized by its calm, still waters that glisten under the sunlight. The pool is fed by several small streams that trickle down from nearby hills, ensuring a constant supply of fresh water. Surrounded by lush vegetation, including reeds, rushes, and water lilies, the pool provides a thriving habitat for a variety of plant and animal species.

The pool is home to a diverse range of aquatic life, including various species of fish, frogs, and water insects. The surrounding marshland supports a plethora of birdlife, making it an ideal spot for birdwatchers to observe a wide array of species such as herons, ducks, and songbirds.

Visitors to Guthrie's Pool can enjoy a peaceful stroll along its banks, taking in the serene atmosphere and the beauty of nature. The pool also offers opportunities for fishing, with anglers often trying their luck at catching trout or perch.

Guthrie's Pool is a hidden gem in Kirkcudbrightshire, providing a haven of tranquility for those seeking to connect with nature and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its scenic beauty and abundant wildlife make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.78029/-3.9575423 or Grid Reference NX7444. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minor road towards Port Mary A dead end, and much potholed lane heading south from the A711.
Minor road towards Port Mary
A dead end, and much potholed lane heading south from the A711.
Old Target An old target on Kirkcudbright Ranges.
Old Target
An old target on Kirkcudbright Ranges.
Kirkcudbright Ranges An old tank used as a target on the Kirkcudbright Ranges.
Kirkcudbright Ranges
An old tank used as a target on the Kirkcudbright Ranges.
Abbey Head Bouldery beach and headland. The boulders are mostly sandstone but there are a few lumps of granite in there as well.
Abbey Head
Bouldery beach and headland. The boulders are mostly sandstone but there are a few lumps of granite in there as well.
Abbey Head A dyke between the cattle (this bit of the range is still farmed) and the cliffs.
Abbey Head
A dyke between the cattle (this bit of the range is still farmed) and the cliffs.
Burnfoot Beach A helpful notice by the road end, west of Dundrennan tells you if the road through the range to the beach is open. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3564913">NX7447 : Burnfoot Beach sign</a> View towards Abbey Head on the bouldery beach which was used painstakingly to get at the undocumented squares there. At a higher state of the tide: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3564964">NX7444 : Burnfoot Beach</a>
Burnfoot Beach
A helpful notice by the road end, west of Dundrennan tells you if the road through the range to the beach is open. NX7447 : Burnfoot Beach sign View towards Abbey Head on the bouldery beach which was used painstakingly to get at the undocumented squares there. At a higher state of the tide: NX7444 : Burnfoot Beach
Dense vegetation, Abbey Burn Thick vegetation, a bit like what you may find on the way down to a Cornish beach beside the Port Mary road.
Dense vegetation, Abbey Burn
Thick vegetation, a bit like what you may find on the way down to a Cornish beach beside the Port Mary road.
Burnfoot Beach Near high water. Comparison: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3564897">NX7444 : Burnfoot Beach</a>
Burnfoot Beach
Near high water. Comparison: NX7444 : Burnfoot Beach
Road, Netherlaw Burn A former public road to Abbey Burnfoot (which no longer exists). Now part of the Kirkcudbright Infantry Training Range. The road is part of a waymarked traverse of the range which is open when the flags are down.
Road, Netherlaw Burn
A former public road to Abbey Burnfoot (which no longer exists). Now part of the Kirkcudbright Infantry Training Range. The road is part of a waymarked traverse of the range which is open when the flags are down.
Controlled Impact Area South of the waymarked route along the Netherlaw Burn, a large expanse of now wild land which appears to be the recipient of a lot of ordnance, hence the sign. Some signs have been covered in sacking, my guess is that they are reflecting light at the gunners. This is one of the few keep out signs that I am happy to photograph from the front.
Controlled Impact Area
South of the waymarked route along the Netherlaw Burn, a large expanse of now wild land which appears to be the recipient of a lot of ordnance, hence the sign. Some signs have been covered in sacking, my guess is that they are reflecting light at the gunners. This is one of the few keep out signs that I am happy to photograph from the front.
Tanks, Kirkcudbright Infantry Training Range On former farmland, now flowery grassland, of Barcheskie.
Tanks, Kirkcudbright Infantry Training Range
On former farmland, now flowery grassland, of Barcheskie.
Range road, Netherlaw Wood A former public road, now part of the Kirkcudbright Infantry Training Range. The waymarked path crossing the range rather conveniently turns left here, giving easy access to a surprising number of (at the time unvisited) gridsquares.
Range road, Netherlaw Wood
A former public road, now part of the Kirkcudbright Infantry Training Range. The waymarked path crossing the range rather conveniently turns left here, giving easy access to a surprising number of (at the time unvisited) gridsquares.
Controlled Impact Area The heart of the Kirkcudbright Range, no longer farmed and a vast area of wild land on the slopes of Wall Hill. The range was not operational today, hence the photos from a road open to public use at such times. Unfortunately Corporal Cleg was on still on manoeuvres.
Controlled Impact Area
The heart of the Kirkcudbright Range, no longer farmed and a vast area of wild land on the slopes of Wall Hill. The range was not operational today, hence the photos from a road open to public use at such times. Unfortunately Corporal Cleg was on still on manoeuvres.
Cattle, Netherlaw A farmed bit of the Dundrennan Ranges.
Cattle, Netherlaw
A farmed bit of the Dundrennan Ranges.
Burnfoot Beach Plant life just above the high water mark.
Burnfoot Beach
Plant life just above the high water mark.
Abbey Burn, Burnfoot Beach Burn crossing the intertidal area.
Abbey Burn, Burnfoot Beach
Burn crossing the intertidal area.
Road, Netherlaw This length of road appears to get little use. No doubt it is closed within the range for much of the time and the military appear not to use it. There was a village here once, before the ranges.
Road, Netherlaw
This length of road appears to get little use. No doubt it is closed within the range for much of the time and the military appear not to use it. There was a village here once, before the ranges.
Netherlaw Burn Wooded burn below the road. Most of the land here is open, either farmed or part of the impact area of the Kirkcudbright Training Range.
Netherlaw Burn
Wooded burn below the road. Most of the land here is open, either farmed or part of the impact area of the Kirkcudbright Training Range.
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Guthrie's Pool is located at Grid Ref: NX7444 (Lat: 54.78029, Lng: -3.9575423)

Unitary Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Police Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

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