Eddy Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Eddy Pool

Footbridge across the River Tweed
Footbridge across the River Tweed Credit: Les Hull

Eddy Pool is a small freshwater body located in the county of Roxburghshire, Scotland. Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, this serene pool is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking tranquil surroundings and natural beauty.

Covering an area of approximately 2 acres, Eddy Pool is characterized by its calm and clear water, making it ideal for various recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, and boating. The pool's depth varies, with some areas reaching up to 10 feet, providing ample space for aquatic creatures and vegetation to thrive.

Surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, Eddy Pool is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The pool's banks are adorned with reeds, rushes, and water lilies, offering a habitat for numerous bird species, including ducks, swans, and herons. The pool also supports a variety of fish, such as trout and perch, attracting anglers keen on a peaceful day of fishing.

The pool's ecosystem extends beyond its boundaries, as it is linked to nearby freshwater marshes and ponds. This connectivity ensures the exchange of nutrients and sustains a healthy aquatic environment.

Eddy Pool's idyllic location and peaceful ambiance make it a perfect spot for nature enthusiasts and those seeking an escape from the bustling city life. The pool provides an opportunity to connect with nature, observe wildlife, or simply relax in a serene setting.

Visitors to Eddy Pool can enjoy the surrounding countryside, take leisurely walks along the water's edge, or partake in various water-based activities. The pool offers a unique experience, inviting individuals to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Eddy Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.603335/-2.6955057 or Grid Reference NT5634. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footbridge across the River Tweed
Footbridge across the River Tweed
Footbridge across the River Tweed Eildon Hill in the background
Footbridge across the River Tweed
Eildon Hill in the background
River Tweed at Melrose Site of a weir which I think might have  been damaged.
River Tweed at Melrose
Site of a weir which I think might have been damaged.
View of River Tweed Village of Gattonside and distant hills.
View of River Tweed
Village of Gattonside and distant hills.
Melrose Rugby Union Ground
Melrose Rugby Union Ground
Barley field below the Eildon Hills, Melrose A field on The Annay beside the Tweed with Eildon Hill North (L) and Mid Hill (R). The houses are on the eastern fringe of Melrose.
Barley field below the Eildon Hills, Melrose
A field on The Annay beside the Tweed with Eildon Hill North (L) and Mid Hill (R). The houses are on the eastern fringe of Melrose.
The Tweed east of Melrose The Tweed seen from an elevated stile on the riverside path to Newstead.
The Tweed east of Melrose
The Tweed seen from an elevated stile on the riverside path to Newstead.
Yesterday's rain, River Tweed Very heavy showers yesterday have increased the flow and coloured the water with suspended mud, here in a narrowing of the river near Newstead.
Yesterday's rain, River Tweed
Very heavy showers yesterday have increased the flow and coloured the water with suspended mud, here in a narrowing of the river near Newstead.
Main Street, Newstead A village close to the Trimontium Roman site east of Melrose.
Main Street, Newstead
A village close to the Trimontium Roman site east of Melrose.
Tractor laying a pipe The tractor was reversing around the field, unreeling a hosepipe from a drum held at the front, a skilled piece of driving. Presumably the pipe is for irrigation.
Tractor laying a pipe
The tractor was reversing around the field, unreeling a hosepipe from a drum held at the front, a skilled piece of driving. Presumably the pipe is for irrigation.
Former Waverley Line near Broomhill The line from Melrose to Hawick, somewhere near the junction with the former Berwickshire railway route from the Leaderfoot Viaduct. Now it is simply a slightly overgrown footpath signposted 'Old Melrose', leading to the A68 in a few hundred metres.
Former Waverley Line near Broomhill
The line from Melrose to Hawick, somewhere near the junction with the former Berwickshire railway route from the Leaderfoot Viaduct. Now it is simply a slightly overgrown footpath signposted 'Old Melrose', leading to the A68 in a few hundred metres.
Former Waverley Line near Broomhill (2) The line a little further along; from here the next station was Newtown St Boswells. See also Walter Baxter's photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/588559">NT5733 : Dismantled railway line</a> taken in 2007.
Former Waverley Line near Broomhill (2)
The line a little further along; from here the next station was Newtown St Boswells. See also Walter Baxter's photograph NT5733 : Dismantled railway line taken in 2007.
Former Waverley Line and A68 road Here the A68 cuts across the former railway route to Hawick and Carlisle. Across the road is the entrance to Old Melrose and the tearoom at the former Ravenswood dairy.
Former Waverley Line and A68 road
Here the A68 cuts across the former railway route to Hawick and Carlisle. Across the road is the entrance to Old Melrose and the tearoom at the former Ravenswood dairy.
Path to Eildon village A gate near the A68 for a path signposted to Eildon; it follows a field edge towards a mobile phone mast, then to Eildon Mains farm.
Path to Eildon village
A gate near the A68 for a path signposted to Eildon; it follows a field edge towards a mobile phone mast, then to Eildon Mains farm.
Sheep near Eildon In the background is the steep-sided Eildon Hill North.
Sheep near Eildon
In the background is the steep-sided Eildon Hill North.
Phone mast near Eildon In farmland west of the A68.
Phone mast near Eildon
In farmland west of the A68.
Sheep and Black Hill Sheep grazing in a pasture near Eildon with Black Hill (314m) beyond. Like the nearby Eildon Hills, this is of volcanic origin.
Sheep and Black Hill
Sheep grazing in a pasture near Eildon with Black Hill (314m) beyond. Like the nearby Eildon Hills, this is of volcanic origin.
Path to Eildon village - just! A heavily overgrown stretch of path near Eildon. Overhanging nettles and brambles would make this a severe test for anyone misguided enough to be wearing shorts.
Path to Eildon village - just!
A heavily overgrown stretch of path near Eildon. Overhanging nettles and brambles would make this a severe test for anyone misguided enough to be wearing shorts.
Show me another place!

Eddy Pool is located at Grid Ref: NT5634 (Lat: 55.603335, Lng: -2.6955057)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

What 3 Words

///unspoiled.lectured.compose. Near Melrose, Scottish Borders

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.603335,-2.6955057
Newstead
Place: village
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Wikipedia: en:Newstead, Scottish Borders
Lat/Long: 55.5998126/-2.696165
Bus Stop
Claymires Lane
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Departures Board: no
Lit: no
Local Ref: nr
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Public Transport: platform
Ref: 69001094
Shelter: no
Source: local knowledge;survey;NaPTAN
Lat/Long: 55.5997718/-2.6965775
Bus Stop
St John's Wynd
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Departures Board: no
Lit: yes
Local Ref: at
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Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: St John's Wynd
Naptan Indicator: at
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Naptan Verified: yes
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 69001095
Shelter: no
Source: local knowledge;survey;NaPTAN
Lat/Long: 55.5996896/-2.6938346
Bus Stop
Claymires Lane
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Lit: no
Local Ref: opp
Naptan AtcoCode: 6900669
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Claymires Lane
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Eddy Road
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Naptan Street: Main Street
Naptan Verified: yes
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 6900669
Shelter: no
Source: local knowledge;survey;NaPTAN
Lat/Long: 55.5998722/-2.6964432
Bus Stop
Rushbank
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Departures Board: no
Lit: no
Local Ref: nr
Naptan AtcoCode: 6900670
Naptan Bearing: E
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Naptan Indicator: nr
Naptan Landmark: Rushbank
Naptan NaptanCode: 72723826
Naptan Street: Main Street
Naptan Verified: yes
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 6900670
Shelter: no
Source: local knowledge;survey;NaPTAN
Lat/Long: 55.5997442/-2.692157
Bus Stop
Rushbank
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Departures Board: yes
Lit: no
Local Ref: opp
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Naptan Bearing: W
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Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Rushbank
Naptan NaptanCode: 72723825
Naptan Street: Main Street
Naptan Verified: yes
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 6900671
Shelter: yes
Source: local knowledge;survey;NaPTAN
Lat/Long: 55.5996722/-2.6917762
Bus Stop
St John's Wynd
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Lit: no
Local Ref: opp
Naptan AtcoCode: 6900672
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: St John's Wynd
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: St John's Wynd
Naptan NaptanCode: 72723824
Naptan Street: Main Street
Naptan Verified: yes
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 6900672
Shelter: no
Source: local knowledge;survey;NaPTAN
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Bus Stop
The Orchard
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Departures Board: no
Lit: no
Local Ref: nr
Naptan AtcoCode: 6900673
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: The Orchard
Naptan Indicator: nr
Naptan Landmark: The Orchard
Naptan NaptanCode: 72723797
Naptan Street: Main Street
Naptan Verified: yes
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 6900673
Shelter: no
Source: local knowledge;survey;NaPTAN
Lat/Long: 55.5995382/-2.6992007
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 55.6000538/-2.6926501
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: TD6 77
Lat/Long: 55.5998626/-2.6964187
Bus: yes
Bus Bay: left
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 55.5997068/-2.691965
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 55.5998067/-2.6965826
Fixme: continue
Lat/Long: 55.6023011/-2.6951124
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.6000961/-2.6917389
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.5996862/-2.6992893
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.6010057/-2.6928206
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.6013752/-2.6936096
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.601588/-2.6948567
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.6017836/-2.6961241
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.6019849/-2.6973789
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.6021891/-2.698659
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.6023932/-2.6999418
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.6025413/-2.7015095
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.6013867/-2.6976995
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.6007656/-2.6979719
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.6072477/-2.6941708
Bus: yes
Public Transport: stop_position
Lat/Long: 55.5995722/-2.6992105
Playground: swing
Lat/Long: 55.6018629/-2.6958824
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