Craig Stream

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Craig Stream

Angle in the wall, Mill Rig On the ridge with Lee Burn Head in view.
Angle in the wall, Mill Rig Credit: Jim Barton

Craig Stream is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The stream is nestled amidst the idyllic beauty of the Scottish Highlands, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.

The stream originates from the surrounding hills and meanders through the dramatic landscape of rolling hills and dense forests. It is fed by several smaller tributaries along its course, ensuring a constant flow of freshwater throughout the year. The crystal-clear waters of Craig Stream are a testament to the pristine nature of the area.

Surrounded by lush vegetation and wildlife, Craig Stream serves as a vital habitat for a diverse range of plant and animal species. The marshy areas along its banks provide an ideal breeding ground for amphibians, such as frogs and newts, while the surrounding woodlands offer refuge to various bird species, including kingfishers and herons.

Visitors to Craig Stream can explore its beauty by taking leisurely walks along the well-maintained trails that wind through the area. The stream also offers opportunities for fishing, with trout being the most common catch. Anglers can enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings as they cast their lines in search of the elusive fish.

The stream is a haven for nature photographers, who can capture stunning images of the reflection of the surrounding hills and the vibrant colors of the vegetation that line its banks. The peaceful ambiance and natural beauty of Craig Stream make it an ideal spot for those seeking solace in the great outdoors.

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Craig Stream Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.638474/-3.0997963 or Grid Reference NT3038. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Angle in the wall, Mill Rig On the ridge with Lee Burn Head in view.
Angle in the wall, Mill Rig
On the ridge with Lee Burn Head in view.
Black Knowe Hill above the Cardrona Hotel.
Black Knowe
Hill above the Cardrona Hotel.
Mouse Dean Head from the air The course of Leithen Water can be clearly seen in the foreground. East Lothian, the Firth of Forth and the North Sea are in the distance.

Taken by mobile phone, from a Prague bound flight from Edinburgh.
Mouse Dean Head from the air
The course of Leithen Water can be clearly seen in the foreground. East Lothian, the Firth of Forth and the North Sea are in the distance. Taken by mobile phone, from a Prague bound flight from Edinburgh.
Muirburn smoke plumes Plumes from four different sites of heather burning on the hills between the Leithen Water and the Tweed, the nearest just over the ridge around Mill Rig, north of Lee Pen.
Muirburn smoke plumes
Plumes from four different sites of heather burning on the hills between the Leithen Water and the Tweed, the nearest just over the ridge around Mill Rig, north of Lee Pen.
Muirburn smoke near Mill Rig A plume of smoke from heather burning on the far side of the ridge running S towards Lee Pen. The viewpoint is across the valley on the ridge between Eastside Heights and Windlestraw Law. Compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3937826">NT3140 : Muirburn smoke plumes</a>.
Muirburn smoke near Mill Rig
A plume of smoke from heather burning on the far side of the ridge running S towards Lee Pen. The viewpoint is across the valley on the ridge between Eastside Heights and Windlestraw Law. Compare with NT3140 : Muirburn smoke plumes.
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
Bundles of fence posts by the track on the way up by Hope Burn towards the plantations of Glentress Forest.
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.
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.
Climbing to Black Knowe
Climbing to Black Knowe
All clear on Mill Rig Walkers en route to Innerleithen enjoying the views again, having dropped below cloud base on the ridge walk from Peebles. Compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6018821">NT3141 : Descending Clog Knowe</a>.
All clear on Mill Rig
Walkers en route to Innerleithen enjoying the views again, having dropped below cloud base on the ridge walk from Peebles. Compare with NT3141 : Descending Clog Knowe.
Hope and Habs Cleuch Shank Hope is the cottage, and Habs Cleuch Shank the ridge behind on the right.  A very secluded dwelling, reachable only up a grass track.
Hope and Habs Cleuch Shank
Hope is the cottage, and Habs Cleuch Shank the ridge behind on the right. A very secluded dwelling, reachable only up a grass track.
Summit, Mill Rig A rather cluttered summit with three walls meeting, and a number of fences and gates.  Looking towards the distant summit of Lee Pen.
Summit, Mill Rig
A rather cluttered summit with three walls meeting, and a number of fences and gates. Looking towards the distant summit of Lee Pen.
Grouse Butt, Mill Rig This seem to have been here for some time and is now quite rickerty.
Grouse Butt, Mill Rig
This seem to have been here for some time and is now quite rickerty.
Footbridge and ford, Horsburgh Hope Burn. Living at the end of this track might be the one valid reason for owning a SUV.
Footbridge and ford, Horsburgh Hope Burn.
Living at the end of this track might be the one valid reason for owning a SUV.
Track to Hope cottage The cottage lies just over the rise. The eastern stretches of Glentress Forest clothe the hillsides at the head of this glen.
Track to Hope cottage
The cottage lies just over the rise. The eastern stretches of Glentress Forest clothe the hillsides at the head of this glen.
On Mill Rig
On Mill Rig
The Summit of Mill Rig, spot height 486m
The Summit of Mill Rig, spot height 486m
On the Summit of Mill Rig looking to Lee Pen The mast in the photo is a mobile radio repeater, this enables the mountain rescue to talk from one valley into another.
On the Summit of Mill Rig looking to Lee Pen
The mast in the photo is a mobile radio repeater, this enables the mountain rescue to talk from one valley into another.
Cloud forming on Mill Rig A sunny day changed to low lying cloud with another layer of fog at glen level in just a few minutes. Unfortunately the ground was not steep enough for a Brocken spectre to form, but we did get the glory.
Cloud forming on Mill Rig
A sunny day changed to low lying cloud with another layer of fog at glen level in just a few minutes. Unfortunately the ground was not steep enough for a Brocken spectre to form, but we did get the glory.
Show me another place!

Craig Stream is located at Grid Ref: NT3038 (Lat: 55.638474, Lng: -3.0997963)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.638474,-3.0997963
Cardrona
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Village Hall
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Give Way
Direction: forward
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Turning Circle
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Turning Circle
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Waste Basket
Check Date: 2023-10-10
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Waste Basket
Check Date: 2023-10-10
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Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: outside Cardrona Village Hall
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Ref GB The Circuit: 0BA1B745-1C40-457B-96CA-AF8800ACF7F2
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Clock
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