Castleton Muir

Downs, Moorland in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Castleton Muir

The B3157 heading for Old Castleton In Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders. — The B3157 heading for Old Castleton Credit: James Denham

Castleton Muir is a picturesque area located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is known for its stunning downs and moorland landscapes, offering visitors a peaceful and serene environment. The Muir is situated on the edge of the Scottish Borders, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

The downs of Castleton Muir are characterized by their gently rolling hills, covered in lush green grasses and scattered with wildflowers. These downs are perfect for leisurely walks and picnics, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. The area is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various bird species and small mammals, making it an ideal destination for birdwatching and nature enthusiasts.

The moorland of Castleton Muir offers a different kind of beauty, with its rugged terrain and heather-covered hills. This unique landscape provides a picturesque backdrop for outdoor activities, such as hiking and mountain biking. The moorland is also home to several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace.

In addition to its natural beauty, Castleton Muir has a rich history, with several ancient sites and ruins scattered throughout the area. These archaeological sites provide a glimpse into the area's past, giving visitors a chance to learn about the people who once inhabited the region.

Overall, Castleton Muir in Roxburghshire is a haven for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Its downs and moorland offer a stunning backdrop for outdoor activities and provide a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Castleton Muir Images

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The B3157 heading for Old Castleton In Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders.

The B3157 heading for Old Castleton

In Roxburghshire, Scottish Borders.

Logging road, Newcastleton Forest The road climbs gently and has settled down a bit after being resurfaced a few years ago. It is used by the blue mountainbike route - quite a slog out but repaid by a singletrack return in the woods to the left.

Logging road, Newcastleton Forest

The road climbs gently and has settled down a bit after being resurfaced a few years ago. It is used by the blue mountainbike route - quite a slog out but repaid by a singletrack return in the woods to the left.

Logging road, Newcastleton Forest A gentle climb on the blue mountain bike route.

Logging road, Newcastleton Forest

A gentle climb on the blue mountain bike route.

Mature conifers, Newcastleton Forest Some trees have been left to grow while most of the bank here has been felled and replanted. The hillside has many cleuchs and reentrants and is used by the blue mountain bike trail.

Mature conifers, Newcastleton Forest

Some trees have been left to grow while most of the bank here has been felled and replanted. The hillside has many cleuchs and reentrants and is used by the blue mountain bike trail.

Picnic tables, Newcastleton Forest The end of the road slog on the blue mountain bike route. The return to Dykecrofts is mostly singletrack.

Picnic tables, Newcastleton Forest

The end of the road slog on the blue mountain bike route. The return to Dykecrofts is mostly singletrack.

Logging road, Newcastleton Forest At the foot of The Caddrouns singletrack descent on the blue route. The route uses the road before resuming as singletrack in the mature woods on the skyline.

Logging road, Newcastleton Forest

At the foot of The Caddrouns singletrack descent on the blue route. The route uses the road before resuming as singletrack in the mature woods on the skyline.

Blue route, Newcastleton A singletrack section leaves the logging road beside the Priesthill Burn. The singletrack section is named Pouter Lampert after a long abandoned farm on this hillside.

Blue route, Newcastleton

A singletrack section leaves the logging road beside the Priesthill Burn. The singletrack section is named Pouter Lampert after a long abandoned farm on this hillside.

Blue route, Newcastleton Raised timber walkway on the rather fun singletrack return from Priesthill. Well worth the slog up the forest road to get to it.

Blue route, Newcastleton

Raised timber walkway on the rather fun singletrack return from Priesthill. Well worth the slog up the forest road to get to it.

Blue route, Newcastleton Towards the end of the last bit of singletrack.

Blue route, Newcastleton

Towards the end of the last bit of singletrack.

Northshore, Newcastleton No skinnies or balance beams, just easy boardwalk which makes a lovely noise with tyres.

The blue at Newcastleton, also the last bit of the red.

Northshore, Newcastleton

No skinnies or balance beams, just easy boardwalk which makes a lovely noise with tyres. The blue at Newcastleton, also the last bit of the red.

Mature conifers, Newcastleton Forest These must be some of the few surviving trees from when I first visited the forest, orienteering, in 1980.

Mature conifers, Newcastleton Forest

These must be some of the few surviving trees from when I first visited the forest, orienteering, in 1980.

Cemetery in Liddesdale

Cemetery in Liddesdale

Field near Florida During the 1980s fields beyond this one were planted with conifers.

Field near Florida

During the 1980s fields beyond this one were planted with conifers.

Fields near Florida There was an area of rough grazing behind this field when I was orienteering here in 1980. Since then it was planted with conifers.

Fields near Florida

There was an area of rough grazing behind this field when I was orienteering here in 1980. Since then it was planted with conifers.

Woodland above the Liddel Water A steep slope falls to the river.

Woodland above the Liddel Water

A steep slope falls to the river.

Liddel Water Steep slopes on the outside of a meander at Mains.

Liddel Water

Steep slopes on the outside of a meander at Mains.

Castleton Muir A rashy field on the site of Castleton, a lost village.

Castleton Muir

A rashy field on the site of Castleton, a lost village.

The B6357 heading for Newcastleton

The B6357 heading for Newcastleton

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Castleton Muir is located at Grid Ref: NY5189 (Lat: 55.199398, Lng: -2.7642028)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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Bus Stop

Old Castleton

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Bus Stop

Old Castleton

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Naptan CommonName: Old Castleton

Naptan Indicator: at entrance

Naptan Landmark: Farm

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Naptan Street: B6357

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

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Castleton Muir

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Annett Hill

Ele: 160

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