Maggy's Tail

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Maggy's Tail

Track by the Hope Burn Bundles of fence posts by the track on the way up by Hope Burn towards the plantations of Glentress Forest. — Track by the Hope Burn Credit: Jim Barton

Maggy's Tail is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. Nestled amidst lush greenery and rolling hills, it offers a serene and tranquil environment for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

This enchanting waterbody is classified as a marsh due to its shallow depth and abundance of aquatic vegetation. The primary source of water in Maggy's Tail is rainfall and underground springs that ensure a constant flow of freshwater. The marsh is fed by several small streams that converge into a central pool, creating a diverse and thriving ecosystem.

The vegetation surrounding Maggy's Tail is rich and varied. Tall reeds and rushes dominate the marsh's edges, providing shelter and nesting sites for numerous bird species. Water lilies and other aquatic plants carpet the surface of the pool, adding a splash of color to the landscape.

The marsh is home to a wide array of wildlife. Visitors may catch glimpses of otters gracefully gliding through the water, while herons and ducks can be seen wading along the marsh's fringes. The surrounding woodlands are frequented by deer, squirrels, and a variety of songbirds.

Maggy's Tail is a popular spot for nature walks and birdwatching. Visitors can explore the marsh by following a network of well-maintained trails that wind through the surrounding woodlands. These paths offer stunning views of the marsh and provide opportunities for observing the diverse flora and fauna.

Overall, Maggy's Tail is a haven of natural beauty and biodiversity. Its tranquil setting, diverse plant life, and abundant wildlife make it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts seeking to immerse themselves in the splendor of Peeblesshire's natural landscapes.

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Maggy's Tail Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.638277/-3.1284817 or Grid Reference NT2938. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track by the Hope Burn

Bundles of fence posts by the track on the way up by Hope Burn towards the plantations of Glentress Forest.

Jim Barton

Bught Hill from Habs Cleuch Shank

Much of the land in the middle foreground will be planted by the Forestry Commission over the next few years. The white building in the valley is the Macdonald Cardrona Hotel.

Jim Barton

Footbridge and ford, Horsburgh Hope Burn.

Living at the end of this track might be the one valid reason for owning a SUV.

Chris Eilbeck

End of the Strip

The butt of a shelterbelt rising up from the Hope.

Richard Webb

Farm track, Nether Horsburgh

Looking downhill along a trackway towards the new village of Cardrona on the floor of Tweeddale.

Richard Webb

Enclosure, Bught Hill

A circular earthbank on a spur, marked as an enclosure on the Ordnance Survey map.

Richard Webb

Horseburgh Hope

Looking downstream towards where sheep had just been fed.

Richard Webb

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

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