Bank Foot

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Selkirkshire

Scotland

Bank Foot

Flood defence wall near Linglie footbridge, Selkirk The footbridge is now open as shown via the ramp. Flood defence walls are being built along the Ettrick Water to protect properties in Bannerfield and the Riverside Industrial Estate.
Flood defence wall near Linglie footbridge, Selkirk Credit: Jim Barton

Bank Foot is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Selkirkshire, Scotland. Situated in a serene and idyllic setting, this natural wonder is a haven for wildlife and a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. Covering a vast area, Bank Foot encompasses a variety of aquatic features including a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh.

The lake in Bank Foot is a sparkling body of water that stretches across a considerable expanse. It is home to an array of aquatic species such as fish, waterfowl, and amphibians. The tranquility of the lake makes it an ideal spot for fishing and boating activities, attracting both locals and tourists alike.

Adjacent to the lake, a pool can be found within Bank Foot. This smaller body of water provides a more intimate and secluded environment. It is often favored by birdwatchers who come to spot various species of water birds, including herons and ducks.

A charming pond is another feature of Bank Foot. It is surrounded by lush vegetation and serves as a habitat for frogs, newts, and other amphibians. The pond’s calm and reflective surface adds to the peaceful ambiance of the area.

Lastly, Bank Foot boasts a freshwater marsh, characterized by its marshy terrain and diverse plant life. This marsh provides an important habitat for a range of plants and animals, including reeds, sedges, and water-loving insects.

Overall, Bank Foot in Selkirkshire offers a harmonious blend of aquatic ecosystems, providing a haven for both wildlife and nature enthusiasts. Its picturesque scenery and abundant biodiversity make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a peaceful and immersive natural experience.

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Bank Foot Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.571799/-2.8291791 or Grid Reference NT4731. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Flood defence wall near Linglie footbridge, Selkirk The footbridge is now open as shown via the ramp. Flood defence walls are being built along the Ettrick Water to protect properties in Bannerfield and the Riverside Industrial Estate.
Flood defence wall near Linglie footbridge, Selkirk
The footbridge is now open as shown via the ramp. Flood defence walls are being built along the Ettrick Water to protect properties in Bannerfield and the Riverside Industrial Estate.
Flood defences on the Ettrick Water, Selkirk Flood defence walls under construction, seen from the Linglie footbridge.
Flood defences on the Ettrick Water, Selkirk
Flood defence walls under construction, seen from the Linglie footbridge.
Footpath to Selkirk A pleasant path through the light industrial area and former textile mills to the SE of the Ettrick Water. This is probably following the former line of the railway branch from Galashiels.
Footpath to Selkirk
A pleasant path through the light industrial area and former textile mills to the SE of the Ettrick Water. This is probably following the former line of the railway branch from Galashiels.
Selkirk Flood Protection Scheme A section of completed flood defences at Riverside Road, Selkirk.
Selkirk Flood Protection Scheme
A section of completed flood defences at Riverside Road, Selkirk.
Flood defences near Linglie footbridge The flood protection wall with tree planting at the S end of the footbridge to the Linglie side of the Ettrick Water.
Flood defences near Linglie footbridge
The flood protection wall with tree planting at the S end of the footbridge to the Linglie side of the Ettrick Water.
Yarn bombing at Selkirk The Selkirk Stormers have decorated a car at the Belmont Kia Garage at Riverside Park, Dunsdale Haugh, Selkirk
Yarn bombing at Selkirk
The Selkirk Stormers have decorated a car at the Belmont Kia Garage at Riverside Park, Dunsdale Haugh, Selkirk
Yarn bombing at Selkirk The Selkirk Stormers have decorated a car at the Belmont Kia Garage at Riverside Park, Dunsdale Haugh, Selkirk
Yarn bombing at Selkirk
The Selkirk Stormers have decorated a car at the Belmont Kia Garage at Riverside Park, Dunsdale Haugh, Selkirk
On Borders Abbeys Way, W of Shawmount
On Borders Abbeys Way, W of Shawmount
Recycling centre, Selkirk Householders disposing of waste and recyclable material at the local centre next to the sewage works.
Recycling centre, Selkirk
Householders disposing of waste and recyclable material at the local centre next to the sewage works.
Track near Shawmount The track meets a minor road down to Selkirk, also used by the Borders Abbeys Way.
Track near Shawmount
The track meets a minor road down to Selkirk, also used by the Borders Abbeys Way.
Borders Abbeys Way above Selkirk The Way is signposted to skirt field edges, here turning left to meet a track from Greenhead to Buxton.
Borders Abbeys Way above Selkirk
The Way is signposted to skirt field edges, here turning left to meet a track from Greenhead to Buxton.
Track to Lindean A track from the minor road at Shawmount down to the A7.
Track to Lindean
A track from the minor road at Shawmount down to the A7.
Former Suzuki dealership, Selkirk A garage and Suzuki dealership on Dunsdale Haugh, now closed.
Former Suzuki dealership, Selkirk
A garage and Suzuki dealership on Dunsdale Haugh, now closed.
Winter trees by the River Tweed Freezing fog was beginning to form in this dusk shot taken from Tweed Bridge.
Winter trees by the River Tweed
Freezing fog was beginning to form in this dusk shot taken from Tweed Bridge.
Rink Hill from Eildon Mid Hill The small circular plantation on Rink Hill is the site of an Iron Age hillfort. This telephoto shot was taken from the summit of Eildon Mid Hill during a December sunrise. For two closer views of the small plantation on Rink Hill, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2347041">NT4832 : The Rink Hill Fort</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1758293">NT4732 : Rink Hill</a>.
Rink Hill from Eildon Mid Hill
The small circular plantation on Rink Hill is the site of an Iron Age hillfort. This telephoto shot was taken from the summit of Eildon Mid Hill during a December sunrise. For two closer views of the small plantation on Rink Hill, see NT4832 : The Rink Hill Fort and NT4732 : Rink Hill.
Bridgelands Road, Selkirk Looking north-eastward.
Bridgelands Road, Selkirk
Looking north-eastward.
Bridgelands Road, Selkirk Looking south-westward.
Bridgelands Road, Selkirk
Looking south-westward.
Lane leading to St Helens, Selkirk Looking south-eastward.
Lane leading to St Helens, Selkirk
Looking south-eastward.
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Bank Foot is located at Grid Ref: NT4731 (Lat: 55.571799, Lng: -2.8291791)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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