Crock Cleuch

Valley in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Crock Cleuch

Calroust Common The Street, an old drove road crosses Calroust Common. — Calroust Common Credit: Richard Webb

Crock Cleuch is a picturesque valley located in the region of Roxburghshire, in the southern part of Scotland. This valley is known for its stunning natural beauty, characterized by rolling hills, lush green meadows, and a meandering river that runs through it.

The valley is situated within the Scottish Borders, an area renowned for its scenic landscapes and rich history. Crock Cleuch is surrounded by several other valleys, creating a network of breathtaking vistas and opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and nature exploration.

The river that flows through Crock Cleuch is a tributary of the River Teviot, which eventually joins the River Tweed. This waterway provides a serene and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular spot for fishing and boating enthusiasts.

The valley is also home to a diverse array of flora and fauna, including various species of birds, wildflowers, and trees. These natural inhabitants contribute to the overall charm and tranquility of the area.

Crock Cleuch is a haven for those seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Its idyllic setting and unspoiled beauty make it a perfect destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether it's a leisurely stroll along the riverbanks or a challenging hike up the surrounding hills, Crock Cleuch offers something for everyone who appreciates the natural wonders of the Scottish countryside.

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Crock Cleuch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.451879/-2.2628522 or Grid Reference NT8317. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Calroust Common

The Street, an old drove road crosses Calroust Common.

Richard Webb

Calroust

View from Craik Moor.

Richard Webb

The Castles

One of the many earthworks and hill forts along the Bowmont Water.

Richard Webb

Swindon Haugh and the forested slopes of Swindon Hill

In the upper Bowmont valley.

Oliver Dixon

The track to Calroust Hopehead

A track heading into one of the many small valleys penetrating the Cheviot range.

James T M Towill

Little Sund Hope

A side valley, still with drifts of wet snow following a heavy fall a few days ago.

Anne Burgess

Little Sund Hope

Looking down the valley to where the burn merges with Muckle Sund Hope, below one of the few outcrops of bedrock in the vicinity. Beyond it is Greenbrough Hill, with a large game bird feeding station on the lower grassy slope, just above a fank on top of the outcrop.

Anne Burgess

Muckle Sund Hope

Muckle Sund Hope comes in from the right, past two of the numerous old railway waggons in use as stores or shelters in these hills. Greenbrough Hill is at upper left, and the only sizeable outcrop of bare rock in the vicinity is at lower left.

Anne Burgess

Gateway out of forest near Cocklawfoot, Kelso

Snowfields on western aspects courtesy of 'The Beast from the East'- a week or so of bitter easterlies out of Siberia so dubbed by the media. A reversal of the jet stream consequent to sudden warming at stratospheric level (at 30km there was a 50c temperature rise) saw Siberian air push across the North Atlantic as far as Greenland.

ian shiell