Bridge Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Bridge Pool

Tweedbank station An aerial view over Tweedbank station looking towards Melrose.

Forms part of Railway Routes Blogpost <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://tinyurl.com/e94tw557" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://tinyurl.com/e94tw557">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> — Tweedbank station Credit: Trevor Edward Streeter

Bridge Pool is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. Spanning across an area of approximately 10 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and anglers alike.

The pool is nestled amidst breathtaking natural surroundings, surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. It is fed by a small stream that flows into the pool, ensuring a constant supply of freshwater. The water in Bridge Pool is crystal-clear and teeming with a diverse range of aquatic life.

The pool is home to various species of fish, including brown trout and salmon. Anglers flock to Bridge Pool to enjoy the thrill of fishing in its serene waters. The pool offers a tranquil and peaceful setting, making it an ideal spot for recreational fishing.

In addition to its fishing opportunities, Bridge Pool is also a haven for birdwatchers. The marshland surrounding the pool provides an ideal habitat for a wide variety of bird species. Visitors can expect to spot waterfowl such as mallards and coots, as well as migratory birds that stopover at the pool during their journeys.

The natural beauty of Bridge Pool attracts visitors throughout the year. It offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing visitors to connect with nature and enjoy the peaceful ambiance. Whether it's fishing, birdwatching, or simply soaking in the serene surroundings, Bridge Pool is a must-visit destination for nature lovers.

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Bridge Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.610573/-2.7640377 or Grid Reference NT5135. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tweedbank station

An aerial view over Tweedbank station looking towards Melrose. Forms part of Railway Routes Blogpost Link

Trevor Edward Streeter

Tweedbank station

Aerial view of Tweedbank station which forms part of "Railway Routes" BlogPost Link

Trevor Edward Streeter

Broomilees Road. Infilled Railway cutting

At this point was an over bridge on the Waverley Line, now infilled. Link

Trevor Edward Streeter

A climbing tree, Abbotsford

A dead tree now furnished with handholds in the woodland near the visitor centre.

Jim Barton

A November sunset on Blaikieâs Hill

The silhouetted tree by a Gala Paths route helped me out with some foreground interest.

Walter Baxter

Yew trees, Abbotsford

A grove of old yews by the woodland walk in the grounds of Abbotsford House.

Jim Barton

Borders Book Festival 2021, Abbotsford

Normally the Borders Book Festival is held in early summer at Harmony House, Melrose. The 2020 event was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but this year's festival took place between 2nd and 7th November in the grounds of Abbotsford House.

Jim Barton

Borders Book Festival 2021, Abbotsford (2)

Abbotsford on a rather damp and squally day at the Borders Book Festival.

Jim Barton

Borders Book Festival 2021, Abbotsford (3)

Queueing at the visitor centre before entrance to the marquee to hear Hilary Mantel, winner of the 2021 Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction, for her novel 'The Mirror and the Light'.

Jim Barton

Borders Book Festival 2021, Abbotsford (4)

Food stalls and covered area now in use for the Saturday programme of events once the strong winds had abated.

Jim Barton

The River Tweed at Abbotsford

Four salmon anglers were fishing on this stretch of the river.

Walter Baxter

Feeding time for hungry cows

The cows posed briefly for the camera as I walked past a cattle shed by the minor road to Kaeside Farm.

Walter Baxter

Backlit Autumn leaves at Abbotsford

Walter Baxter

Hoof fungus (Fomes fomentarius)

This grey bracket fungus was growing on a fallen beech tree in Broomyknowe Plantation.

Walter Baxter

A gateway to a beech wood

Most of the trees in Broomyknowe Plantation are beech.

Walter Baxter

Autumn leaves at Abbotsford

This close up was taken under a chestnut tree.

Walter Baxter

Archies Walk, Galashiels

Steps on the path between the A72 Abbotsford Road and Tweed Road in Netherdale. See also Walter Baxter's photograph NT5034 : Archies Walk from Abbotsford Road, Galashiels.

Jim Barton