Blackrock Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Blackrock Pool

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 Credit: Jim Barton

Blackrock Pool in Roxburghshire is a picturesque freshwater pool located in the Scottish Borders region. Situated amidst the rolling hills and lush landscapes, it offers a serene and tranquil setting for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

Spanning over an area of approximately 5 acres, Blackrock Pool is surrounded by dense vegetation and tall trees, creating a natural boundary that enhances its beauty. The pool itself is fed by a small stream, ensuring a constant flow of fresh water. The crystal-clear water is teeming with an abundance of aquatic life, including various species of fish, frogs, and water insects.

The pool's shoreline is dotted with large black rocks, giving it its distinctive name. These rocks provide ideal sunbathing spots for reptiles, and visitors can often spot sun-loving creatures like turtles and snakes basking in the warmth. The surrounding marshland is a haven for birds, attracting a wide range of species such as ducks, herons, and swans.

Blackrock Pool is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts, as it offers opportunities to catch various types of fish, including trout and perch. Anglers can either fish from the banks or hire a small boat to venture out into the deeper waters.

Visitors to Blackrock Pool can enjoy leisurely walks around the perimeter, taking in the scenic beauty and observing the diverse wildlife. The pool's peaceful ambiance and natural charm make it an ideal location for nature photography and birdwatching.

Overall, Blackrock Pool in Roxburghshire is a hidden gem that showcases the beauty of Scotland's natural landscapes, providing a sanctuary for both wildlife and visitors alike.

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Blackrock Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.604608/-2.6798465 or Grid Reference NT5734. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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.

Jim Barton

The Tweed east of Melrose

The Tweed seen from an elevated stile on the riverside path to Newstead.

Jim Barton

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.

Jim Barton

Main Street, Newstead

A village close to the Trimontium Roman site east of Melrose.

Jim Barton

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.

Jim Barton

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.

Jim Barton

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.

Jim Barton

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.

Jim Barton

Monks Trail, Old Melrose

The name recalls the monastery established here in the 7th century, where St Cuthbert became the Prior before travelling to Lindisfarne. The path keeps above the River Tweed on its west bank before returning to the tearoom by a field edge path.

Jim Barton

Path in felled woodland, Old Melrose

The notice informs that the area is to be replanted and new paths and ponds with views to the Tweed will be constructed.

Jim Barton

Path by plantation edge, Old Melrose

The Monks Trail in the Ravenswood Estate.

Jim Barton

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.

Jim Barton

Sheep near Eildon

In the background is the steep-sided Eildon Hill North.

Jim Barton

Phone mast near Eildon

In farmland west of the A68.

Jim Barton

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.

Jim Barton

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.

Jim Barton