Listerheugh Stream

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Listerheugh Stream

Caberston Coffee Shop, Walkerburn This coffee shop is located on the north side of the A72 in the village centre. — Caberston Coffee Shop, Walkerburn Credit: Walter Baxter

Listerheugh Stream is a freshwater stream located in Peeblesshire, a historic county in the southern part of Scotland. The stream is situated in the scenic and picturesque countryside, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills.

Spanning approximately 5 miles in length, Listerheugh Stream is a vital tributary of the River Tweed, which is one of the most renowned salmon fishing rivers in Scotland. The stream originates from the hills near Glentress Forest and flows through a mixture of farmland and woodland before joining the River Tweed near the town of Peebles.

Listerheugh Stream is characterized by its crystal-clear, unpolluted water, which supports a diverse and thriving ecosystem. It serves as a habitat for a wide variety of aquatic creatures, including salmon, trout, and various species of freshwater invertebrates. The stream's clean waters also attract a range of bird species, making it an excellent spot for birdwatching.

Along the banks of Listerheugh Stream, there are occasional pools, ponds, and freshwater marshes, which provide additional habitats for a variety of flora and fauna. These wetland areas support a rich diversity of plant species, such as reeds, sedges, and water lilies, which in turn attract dragonflies, frogs, and other wetland creatures.

Listerheugh Stream is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, anglers, and those seeking a tranquil environment to unwind and enjoy the beauty of the Scottish countryside. Its idyllic setting, coupled with its importance as a tributary of the River Tweed, makes it a valuable and cherished natural asset within the region.

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Listerheugh Stream Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.625062/-2.999672 or Grid Reference NT3737. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Caberston Coffee Shop, Walkerburn

This coffee shop is located on the north side of the A72 in the village centre.

Walter Baxter

Superior fishing hut on the Tweed

Fishing the Tweed for salmon can be expensive, and clients expect decent facilities. This hut provides shelter and a seat when break time comes. Note the rod support outside between the two sets of steps.

Gordon Brown

Gorse in exuberant form above Walkerburn

Gordon Brown

Budding conifers on the Priesthope track

Approaching Walkerburn

Gordon Brown

Forest track development above Walkerburn

A huge metalled turning area at the end of the forest track has been created here by extensive excavation. The forest appears mature and this may signify imminent harvesting.

Gordon Brown

The lower cairn on Cairn Hill

Gordon Brown

The summit cairn on Cairn Hill

The building blocks in the background are all that remain of a radio mast base.

Gordon Brown

Quad bike track, Gatehopeknowe

It runs up Pyat Hill and is a very useful way on to the hill or to Gate Hope avoiding the houses.

Richard Webb

Woodland edge, Gatehopeknowe

A useful way into Gate Hope, but watch the rabbit holes. This is death to ankles. There must be some well fed buzzards hereabouts.

Richard Webb

Gate Hope

A very beautiful glen, north of the Tweed. I spend a lot of time on Windlestraw Law and this has to be the best way up I have yet found.

Richard Webb

Gate Hope

A well wooded, hidden glen north of the Tweed. A grassy track runs up the west side and the main estate and house access road runs up the eastern side.

Richard Webb

Kill Brae

It would be a Killer Brae if you tried to run up it. Ashes on a steep scree slope on the east side of Gate Hope. Hope is word in common usage along both of England's borders and in Northwest England. Usually it means a steep sided and often blind valley.

Richard Webb

Trees, Gatehopeknowe Burn

Look like the same trees as here: NT3738 : Trees, Gatehopeknowe Burn Summer is here, but alders are late coming to leaf. Gate Hope has some extensive alder woods along the burn.

Richard Webb

Flight pool, Gate Hope

A Summer view of the pool here: NT3739 : Duckpond, Gatehopeknowe Burn. The shallow pool has been colonised by horsetails. There is a nesting raft in the pool but no residents.

Richard Webb

Gatehopeknowe

View down a well wooded stretch of Tweeddale past Gatehopeknowe.

Richard Webb

Track, Gate Hope

A grassy track runs up the western side of Gate Hope. The main access to the glen is by a bigger, well surfaced road from Holylee on the eastern side.

Richard Webb