Deanfoot

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Berwickshire

Scotland

Deanfoot

"The Street"  on A68
"The Street" on A68 Credit: Douglas Nelson

Deanfoot is a small village located in the picturesque region of Berwickshire, Scotland. Situated within this idyllic setting is a remarkable freshwater marsh, known for its abundant water features including a lake, pool, and pond. This natural marvel provides a haven for various species of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.

The lake in Deanfoot is a serene body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and offering a tranquil atmosphere. It boasts crystal-clear waters that reflect the surrounding landscape, creating a stunning visual spectacle. The lake is home to several species of fish, making it a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts seeking a peaceful day by the water.

Adjacent to the lake is a smaller pool, which offers a more intimate setting for visitors to enjoy. This pool is often teeming with vibrant water lilies and other aquatic plants, adding to its natural beauty. It provides a suitable habitat for a variety of aquatic creatures, including frogs, newts, and water insects.

Nestled further within the marsh is a charming pond, characterized by its shallow depth and abundance of aquatic vegetation. This pond is a significant breeding ground for a multitude of amphibians, such as toads and frogs, as well as a variety of insects and birds. Its shallow waters make it an excellent spot for birdwatching, with many species frequently spotted in the surrounding reeds and trees.

Overall, Deanfoot in Berwickshire offers a unique and diverse freshwater marsh environment, encompassing a lake, pool, and pond. Its natural beauty and rich biodiversity make it an enchanting destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in the wonders of nature.

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Deanfoot Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.57155/-2.6260054 or Grid Reference NT6031. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

"The Street"  on A68
"The Street" on A68
Lay-by, road and camera Along a stretch of the A68 approaching St. Boswells where the road is known as The Street.
The Eildon Hills in the distance.
Lay-by, road and camera
Along a stretch of the A68 approaching St. Boswells where the road is known as The Street. The Eildon Hills in the distance.
St Cuthbert's Way The boardwalk avoids the wet woodland further down the bank.
Not the most exciting section of the way with no views through the trees.
St Cuthbert's Way
The boardwalk avoids the wet woodland further down the bank. Not the most exciting section of the way with no views through the trees.
The River Tweed  St Cuthbert's Way passes along the bank, through tall weeds, below Benrig.
The River Tweed
St Cuthbert's Way passes along the bank, through tall weeds, below Benrig.
The Crystal Well A spring originally supplying clean water for Benrig House.
In the mid 1800s the Elliot family built a pump to bring water up to the house, much more convenient than sending a maid down with a bucket!
The Crystal Well
A spring originally supplying clean water for Benrig House. In the mid 1800s the Elliot family built a pump to bring water up to the house, much more convenient than sending a maid down with a bucket!
Every Modern Convenience A plaque on the wall listing the technological progressions involved in getting water up to Benrig House.
Every Modern Convenience
A plaque on the wall listing the technological progressions involved in getting water up to Benrig House.
Donkey or mule power house This chamber, above the Crystal Well, housed the animals that trudged in circles round the room to power the adjacent pump that pumped the water up to Benrig House. See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6955163" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6955163">Link</a>
Donkey or mule power house
This chamber, above the Crystal Well, housed the animals that trudged in circles round the room to power the adjacent pump that pumped the water up to Benrig House. See Link
Gateway to Benrig The house overlooks the River Tweed.
Gateway to Benrig
The house overlooks the River Tweed.
Fisherman in River Tweed Viewed from St Cuthbert's Way.
Fisherman in River Tweed
Viewed from St Cuthbert's Way.
Fishing as a spectator sport! Walkers on St Cuthbert's Way watch a lady fishing in the River Tweed.
Fishing as a spectator sport!
Walkers on St Cuthbert's Way watch a lady fishing in the River Tweed.
Clint Lodge Clint Lodge country house was built in 1869 by Lord Polwarth as the family’s shooting home, Clint Lodge is owned by the Duke of Sutherland. After extensive and careful refurbishment, Clint Lodge opened in August ’97.  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://clintlodge.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://clintlodge.co.uk/">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>
Clint Lodge
Clint Lodge country house was built in 1869 by Lord Polwarth as the family’s shooting home, Clint Lodge is owned by the Duke of Sutherland. After extensive and careful refurbishment, Clint Lodge opened in August ’97. LinkExternal link
River Tweed Near Clintmains.
Pity about the electricity pole!
River Tweed
Near Clintmains. Pity about the electricity pole!
Glebe House By the kirk at Maxton.
Glebe House
By the kirk at Maxton.
Maxton Kirk 'There is reputed to have been a church on or near the present site for close on 1000 years. In 1322 Edward II and his men destroyed Dryburgh Abbey on his retreat from Edinburgh. In revengeful mood, the English army set it on fire. 'One result of this destruction was the gift of Maxton Church, one of the last of such ecclesiastical possessions to become the property of the Abbey.'
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Maxton Kirk
'There is reputed to have been a church on or near the present site for close on 1000 years. In 1322 Edward II and his men destroyed Dryburgh Abbey on his retreat from Edinburgh. In revengeful mood, the English army set it on fire. 'One result of this destruction was the gift of Maxton Church, one of the last of such ecclesiastical possessions to become the property of the Abbey.' LinkExternal link
Ordnance Survey cut mark On Mertoun Bridge.
With backdrop of River Tweed and the Eildon Hills.
(Better than the usual buried in a hedge location!)
Ordnance Survey cut mark
On Mertoun Bridge. With backdrop of River Tweed and the Eildon Hills. (Better than the usual buried in a hedge location!)
Mill at Clintmains With adjacent weir on the River Tweed.
There is a fisherman in the river above the weir.
Mill at Clintmains
With adjacent weir on the River Tweed. There is a fisherman in the river above the weir.
View downstream from Mertoun Bridge With island in the River Tweed.
View downstream from Mertoun Bridge
With island in the River Tweed.
Entrance and Gate Post for Benrig
Entrance and Gate Post for Benrig
Show me another place!

Deanfoot is located at Grid Ref: NT6031 (Lat: 55.57155, Lng: -2.6260054)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

What 3 Words

///aunts.blazed.countries. Near Saint Boswells, Scottish Borders

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Whitewater Rapid Grade: 2
Lat/Long: 55.5744546/-2.6221267
Benrig
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Lat/Long: 55.5692441/-2.6275424
Fens
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Ford: yes
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Benrig Dean
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The Pot
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Power: pole
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