Galafoot

Settlement in Selkirkshire

Scotland

Galafoot

Fallen trees, Gala Hill Trees probably brought down in Storm Arwen (November 26-27) just above the houses on the eastern flank of the hill.
Fallen trees, Gala Hill Credit: Jim Barton

Galafoot is a small village located in Selkirkshire, a historic county in the southern part of Scotland. Situated on the banks of the River Tweed, Galafoot is renowned for its picturesque beauty and tranquil atmosphere. The village is nestled amidst rolling hills and lush green landscapes, making it an idyllic destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Galafoot is well-known for its close proximity to the popular town of Galashiels, which lies just a few miles north. This allows residents and visitors easy access to a wide range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Galafoot itself, however, offers a more rural setting, with a limited number of local businesses and services.

One of the main attractions of Galafoot is its picturesque walking and cycling trails. The village serves as an excellent base for exploring the surrounding countryside, with numerous paths winding through the stunning scenery. The River Tweed is also a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts, attracting anglers from near and far.

Historically, Galafoot has been a vital crossing point on the River Tweed, with a bridge connecting the village to the opposite bank. This has contributed to the village's significance as a transportation hub, facilitating travel between Selkirkshire and neighboring regions.

Overall, Galafoot offers a peaceful and scenic retreat, perfect for those seeking a break from the bustling city life. Its natural beauty, combined with its convenient location, makes it an attractive destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Galafoot Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.607175/-2.7771465 or Grid Reference NT5135. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fallen trees, Gala Hill Trees probably brought down in Storm Arwen (November 26-27) just above the houses on the eastern flank of the hill.
Fallen trees, Gala Hill
Trees probably brought down in Storm Arwen (November 26-27) just above the houses on the eastern flank of the hill.
Viewpoint on Gala Hill A fine view to the Eildon Hills from this seat next to the Southern Upland Way.
Viewpoint on Gala Hill
A fine view to the Eildon Hills from this seat next to the Southern Upland Way.
Southern Upland Way, Gala Hill The way descends towards the River Tweed to the south of Galashiels.
Southern Upland Way, Gala Hill
The way descends towards the River Tweed to the south of Galashiels.
New housing at Huddersfield Street, Galashiels This Eildon Housing development called Elworthy Place at Huddersfield Street comprises of 35 flats for rent.
New housing at Huddersfield Street, Galashiels
This Eildon Housing development called Elworthy Place at Huddersfield Street comprises of 35 flats for rent.
Gala Water Opposite Abbotsford Mill
Gala Water
Opposite Abbotsford Mill
Abbotsford Mill Still working.
Abbotsford Mill
Still working.
Steps down to Huddersfield Street, Galashiels A path with steps down from Douglas Place.
Steps down to Huddersfield Street, Galashiels
A path with steps down from Douglas Place.
Gala Mill from Huddersfield Street A substantial building with the last remaining mill chimney in the town.
Gala Mill from Huddersfield Street
A substantial building with the last remaining mill chimney in the town.
New flats, Galashiels New housing in Huddersfield Street Galashiels.
New flats, Galashiels
New housing in Huddersfield Street Galashiels.
Gala Water Retail Park A large Tesco supermarket and several other well-known retailers.
Gala Water Retail Park
A large Tesco supermarket and several other well-known retailers.
Track above Netherbarns
Track above Netherbarns
Grassland on Gala Hill During a very dry Summer.
Grassland on Gala Hill
During a very dry Summer.
Cattle above Netherbarns
Cattle above Netherbarns
Path on Gala Hill Used by the Southern Upland Way between Galashiels and the Tweed.
Path on Gala Hill
Used by the Southern Upland Way between Galashiels and the Tweed.
Gates and seat, Gala Hill The Southern Upland Way turns right here on its traverse across the east side of Gala Hill.
Gates and seat, Gala Hill
The Southern Upland Way turns right here on its traverse across the east side of Gala Hill.
Old Galashiels Parish Church burial ground
Old Galashiels Parish Church burial ground
Signpost on Gala Hill Indicating a path following the eastern border of the plantation on Gala Hill, part of the 25km (16 mi) Gala Circuit.
Signpost on Gala Hill
Indicating a path following the eastern border of the plantation on Gala Hill, part of the 25km (16 mi) Gala Circuit.
Woodland on Gala Hill The path skirts the eastern edge of the woodland to meet the minor road to Hollybush.
Woodland on Gala Hill
The path skirts the eastern edge of the woodland to meet the minor road to Hollybush.
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Galafoot is located at Grid Ref: NT5135 (Lat: 55.607175, Lng: -2.7771465)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.607175,-2.7771465
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 55.6050894/-2.7706311
Bus Stop
Langlee Road
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Departures Board: no
Lit: no
Local Ref: adj
Naptan AtcoCode: 69001105
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Langlee Road
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan NaptanCode: 72726386
Naptan Street: Woodstock Avenue
Operator: Scottish Borders Council
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 69001105
Shelter: no
Source: local knowledge;survey;NaPTAN
Lat/Long: 55.6098472/-2.7813439
Bus Stop
Marmion Road
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Departures Board: no
Lit: no
Local Ref: adj
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Naptan Bearing: E
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Naptan Indicator: adj
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Operator: Scottish Borders Council
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 69001106
Shelter: no
Source: local knowledge;survey;NaPTAN
Lat/Long: 55.6097102/-2.7788647
Bus Stop
Kenilworth Avenue
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Departures Board: no
Lit: yes
Local Ref: nr
Naptan AtcoCode: 69001107
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Kenilworth Avenue
Naptan Indicator: nr
Naptan NaptanCode: 72726397
Naptan Street: Winston Road
Operator: Scottish Borders Council
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 69001107
Shelter: no
Source: local knowledge;survey;NaPTAN
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 55.610478/-2.7739745
Bus Stop
Kenilworth Avenue
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Departures Board: no
Lit: yes
Local Ref: adj
Naptan AtcoCode: 69001723
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Kennilworth Avenue
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Kennilworth Avenue
Naptan NaptanCode: 72798468
Naptan Street: Winston Road
Naptan Verified: yes
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 69001723
Shelter: no
Source: local knowledge;survey;NaPTAN
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 55.6108253/-2.773837
Bus Stop
Galafoot Bridge
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Departures Board: timetable
Lit: no
Local Ref: W-bound
Naptan AtcoCode: 6900346
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Galafoot Bridge
Naptan Indicator: W-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: 72723846
Naptan Street: A6091
Operator: Scottish Borders Council
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 6900346
Shelter: yes
Source: local knowledge;survey;NaPTAN
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 55.6028088/-2.7785221
Bus Stop
Winston Road
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Departures Board: no
Lit: no
Local Ref: adj
Naptan AtcoCode: 6900351
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Winston Road
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Winston Road
Naptan NaptanCode: 72723979
Naptan Street: Melrose Road
Naptan Verified: yes
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 6900351
Shelter: yes
Source: local knowledge;survey;NaPTAN
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 55.6112028/-2.7753175
Bus Stop
Woodstock Ave Shelter
Bus: yes
Departures Board: no
Local Ref: at
Naptan AtcoCode: 6900360
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Woodstock Ave Shelter
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: Woodstock Avenue
Naptan NaptanCode: 72723973
Naptan Street: Woodstock Avenue
Naptan Verified: no
Operator: Scottish Borders Council
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 6900360
Shelter: yes
Source: local knowledge;survey;NaPTAN
Lat/Long: 55.6099963/-2.7755784
Bus Stop
Borders College
Bus: yes
Local Ref: AT
Naptan AtcoCode: 6900377
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Borders College
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: Gala RFC ground
Naptan NaptanCode: 72723945
Naptan Notes: Check positioning - in middle of road
Naptan Street: Nether Road
Naptan Verified: yes
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 6900377
Source: NaPTAN
Lat/Long: 55.6081347/-2.783125
Bus Stop
Gala Rugby Ground
Bus: yes
Local Ref: AT
Naptan AtcoCode: 6900378
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Gala Rugby ground
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan Landmark: opp Borders College
Naptan NaptanCode: 72723939
Naptan Street: Nether Road
Operator: Scottish Borders Council
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 6900378
Source: NaPTAN
Lat/Long: 55.6078137/-2.7831766
Ncn Milepost: rowe
Sustrans Ref: MP917
Lat/Long: 55.6087299/-2.7742399
Give Way
Lat/Long: 55.6088421/-2.7842297
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 55.6100404/-2.7716997
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 55.6080105/-2.7694317
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 55.6098556/-2.7712936
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 55.6096736/-2.7717967
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 55.6086862/-2.7747083
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 55.6086235/-2.7800064
Post Office
Langlee Post Office
Addr City: Galashiels
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 12
Addr Postcode: TD1 2DE
Addr Street: Marmion Road
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-17:00
Ref Pol Id: 133529
Lat/Long: 55.6100635/-2.7774547
Selkirk Junction
Historic Railway: junction
Railway: site
Wikidata: Q106041650
Lat/Long: 55.6093515/-2.7825869
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 55.6086232/-2.7771202
College
Borders College - Galashiels Campus
Wikidata: Q16823883
Lat/Long: 55.60731/-2.7844735
University
Heriot-Watt University - Scottish Borders Campus
Operator: Heriot-Watt University
Operator Wikidata: Q1610024
Lat/Long: 55.6081827/-2.7838941
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 55.611205/-2.7795477
Sykes
Office: company
Lat/Long: 55.6084342/-2.7819004
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 55.6086212/-2.7825079
Bus Stop
Galafoot Bridge
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Departures Board: no
Lit: yes
Local Ref: E-bound
Naptan AtcoCode: 6900347
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Galafoot Bridge
Naptan Indicator: E-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: 72723854
Naptan Street: A6091
Operator: Scottish Borders Council
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 6900347
Shelter: yes
Source: local knowledge;survey;NaPTAN
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 55.6029464/-2.7785229
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 55.6049449/-2.7706736
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 55.6058222/-2.7709338
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 55.6111796/-2.7739173
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