Dawyck Mill Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Dawyck Mill Pool

Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022 This hillside garden adjoins both banks of the Scrape Burn.  Dawyck is managed as an outstation of Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, and is noted for its majestic conifers, springtime rhododendrons, and woodland fungi in the autumn.
Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022 Credit: Graham Ovens

Dawyck Mill Pool is a serene freshwater pond located in the picturesque Peeblesshire region of Scotland. Nestled amidst the rolling hills and lush greenery, this tranquil body of water is a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts and a haven for a variety of aquatic life.

Covering an area of approximately 2 acres, Dawyck Mill Pool is surrounded by a diverse array of vegetation, including tall reeds, water lilies, and willow trees. These provide a natural habitat for numerous species of birds, insects, and amphibians. The pool itself is fed by a small stream that meanders through the landscape, ensuring a constant supply of freshwater.

The crystal-clear waters of Dawyck Mill Pool are home to a vibrant community of fish, including brown trout and perch. Anglers are often seen casting their lines in the hopes of catching a prized catch. The pool's depth varies across its expanse, with some areas reaching up to 12 feet, providing a diverse and inviting environment for the aquatic life that thrives within.

Visitors to Dawyck Mill Pool are greeted with a tranquil ambiance and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The pool is a popular spot for leisurely walks, picnics, and wildlife observation. Many visitors also take advantage of the calm waters by kayaking or canoeing, allowing them to explore the pool's nooks and crannies while immersing themselves in the peaceful surroundings.

Dawyck Mill Pool is a true haven for nature lovers, offering a slice of serenity in the heart of Peeblesshire. Whether you are seeking a peaceful escape or an opportunity to observe and interact with the diverse wildlife, this freshwater pond is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.613221/-3.3103899 or Grid Reference NT1736. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022 This hillside garden adjoins both banks of the Scrape Burn.  Dawyck is managed as an outstation of Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, and is noted for its majestic conifers, springtime rhododendrons, and woodland fungi in the autumn.
Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022
This hillside garden adjoins both banks of the Scrape Burn. Dawyck is managed as an outstation of Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, and is noted for its majestic conifers, springtime rhododendrons, and woodland fungi in the autumn.
Dawyck Botanic Garden Near the entrance and cafe, heading out into the garden.
Dawyck Botanic Garden
Near the entrance and cafe, heading out into the garden.
Azalea Terrace, Dawyck The Dawyck gardens specialise in rhododendrons from cool climates, some returned from expeditions to the eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.
Azalea Terrace, Dawyck
The Dawyck gardens specialise in rhododendrons from cool climates, some returned from expeditions to the eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.
Woodland, Dawyck Botanic Garden Mostly birch here but still with some of the specimen conifers.
Woodland, Dawyck Botanic Garden
Mostly birch here but still with some of the specimen conifers.
Ride, Dawyck Botanic Gardens
Ride, Dawyck Botanic Gardens
Rhododendron, Dawyck Botanic Gardens One of the many rhododendrons in the collection here, many gathered in expeditions to eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.
Rhododendron, Dawyck Botanic Gardens
One of the many rhododendrons in the collection here, many gathered in expeditions to eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.
Bridge, Dynamo Pond On the Scrape Burn near the deer fence at the top of the botanic gardens.
Bridge, Dynamo Pond
On the Scrape Burn near the deer fence at the top of the botanic gardens.
Sculpture, Dawyck Botanic Garden
Sculpture, Dawyck Botanic Garden
Making silage bales, Stobo A tractor with a baler collecting up grass for silage in a field next to the River Tweed.
Making silage bales, Stobo
A tractor with a baler collecting up grass for silage in a field next to the River Tweed.
Silage making, Stobo Two tractors at work, one raking the grass into rows and the other producing round bales.
Silage making, Stobo
Two tractors at work, one raking the grass into rows and the other producing round bales.
Silage making, Stobo (2) A tractor and baler in a field next to the Tweed. Stobo Kirk is in the background.
Silage making, Stobo (2)
A tractor and baler in a field next to the Tweed. Stobo Kirk is in the background.
Recycled plastic bridge, Easter Dawyck The Easter Dawyck bridge over the Tweed was completed in 2011, replacing a previous bridge that dated from 1920. This new bridge was constructed by an American company from 50 tonnes of recycled plastic derived from plastic bottles and scrap car bumpers. At 27m overall in three spans it is thought to be the world's longest bridge made from recycled composite material. See NT1837 : Tweed Bridge, Stobo for a general view. Source: 'Bridging the Tweed' by Jim Lyon (author publication 2019).
Recycled plastic bridge, Easter Dawyck
The Easter Dawyck bridge over the Tweed was completed in 2011, replacing a previous bridge that dated from 1920. This new bridge was constructed by an American company from 50 tonnes of recycled plastic derived from plastic bottles and scrap car bumpers. At 27m overall in three spans it is thought to be the world's longest bridge made from recycled composite material. See NT1837 : Tweed Bridge, Stobo for a general view. Source: 'Bridging the Tweed' by Jim Lyon (author publication 2019).
Signs at the road end, Stobo On the lane to Easterknowe farm, also on the John Buchan Way.
Signs at the road end, Stobo
On the lane to Easterknowe farm, also on the John Buchan Way.
Valley of the Easton Burn, Stobo Two burns, the Easton and Weston, drain eastwards from the Broughton hills into the Tweed.
Valley of the Easton Burn, Stobo
Two burns, the Easton and Weston, drain eastwards from the Broughton hills into the Tweed.
John Buchan Way near Harrowhope Summer grasses in the meadow alongside the Easton Burn.
John Buchan Way near Harrowhope
Summer grasses in the meadow alongside the Easton Burn.
On the track to Stobo An estate track following the course of the Weston Burn towards Home Farm.
On the track to Stobo
An estate track following the course of the Weston Burn towards Home Farm.
Tree planting on Harrow Hill Broadleaved trees have been planted around the edge of the clear-felled section shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6789832">NT1637 : Clear-felled ground, Harrow Hill</a>.
Tree planting on Harrow Hill
Broadleaved trees have been planted around the edge of the clear-felled section shown in NT1637 : Clear-felled ground, Harrow Hill.
Silage bales at Stobo Silage baling in the field shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7223568">NT1837 : Making silage bales, Stobo</a> has now been completed. When we passed this spot about an hour later, the bales were being machine-wrapped in black plastic to finish the process.
Silage bales at Stobo
Silage baling in the field shown in NT1837 : Making silage bales, Stobo has now been completed. When we passed this spot about an hour later, the bales were being machine-wrapped in black plastic to finish the process.
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Dawyck Mill Pool is located at Grid Ref: NT1736 (Lat: 55.613221, Lng: -3.3103899)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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