Crooknow Covert

Wood, Forest in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Crooknow Covert

Replanting felled area, Bonnington Woodland here was felled last year and now replanting is taking place - compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7529238">NT2539 : Felled plantation near The Cut, Peebles</a>. — Replanting felled area, Bonnington Credit: Jim Barton

Crooknow Covert is a charming woodland located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. Spread across several acres, this forest is known for its tranquil atmosphere and diverse range of flora and fauna. It is a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life.

The woodland is primarily composed of native tree species, such as oak, birch, and pine. These tall, majestic trees provide a dense canopy that filters the sunlight, creating a cool and shaded environment below. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of moss, adding to the enchanting ambiance of the area.

Crooknow Covert is home to a variety of wildlife. Bird enthusiasts can spot species like woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds in the treetops. The forest also attracts small mammals, including red squirrels and hedgehogs. If lucky, visitors may even catch a glimpse of roe deer gracefully grazing among the trees.

There are several walking trails that wind through the woodland, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its beauty. These paths vary in difficulty, providing options for both leisurely strolls and more challenging hikes. Along the way, walkers can enjoy the sounds of babbling brooks and the scent of wildflowers that dot the forest floor.

Crooknow Covert is a haven for nature lovers, offering a peaceful escape and a chance to immerse oneself in the beauty of the Scottish countryside. Whether it's a leisurely walk or a bird-watching adventure, this woodland provides an unforgettable experience for all who visit.

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Crooknow Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.63803/-3.1805028 or Grid Reference NT2538. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Replanting felled area, Bonnington

Woodland here was felled last year and now replanting is taking place - compare with NT2539 : Felled plantation near The Cut, Peebles.

Jim Barton

Tree shadows, Bonnington

On the minor road around Cademuir to the Manor Valley.

Jim Barton

Frosty viewpoint to Haystoun

A bench on the track near Cademuir Forest car park in cold settled weather.

Jim Barton

The sheep and the heron

An inquisitive ewe taking a look at a heron in a pasture near Bonnington farm.

Jim Barton

Spiky tree shadows, Bonnington

Long shadows from a strip of woodland bordering a field by the road between Peebles and Kirkton Manor.

Jim Barton

Roe deer, Cademuir Forest

A roe deer not far from the track contouring the east edge of the woodland.

Jim Barton

Two roe deer, Cademuir Forest

I spotted one deer by the track here NT2438 : Roe deer, Cademuir Forest, then saw a second animal. They stayed long enough for a quick portrait.

Jim Barton

Cutting hay at Edderston near Peebles

The red tractor is pulling the baling machine, and two more tractors are loading and carting the bales to the farm nearby. Left of centre is a flock of blackheaded gulls that have been feeding on the cut field. Lee Pen is the hill in the background.

Jim Barton

Milestone at Kingsmeadows, Peebles

The One Mile marker on Kingsmeadows Road. An overgrown footpath just to the left leads to the riverside.

Jim Barton

Old summerhouse, Kingsmeadows

An old summerhouse or other outbuilding in the grounds of Kingsmeadows House. Kingsmeadows used to belong to the Hay family until its sale in 1920. Much of the surrounding land was compulsorily purchased to build houses in the early 1960s, but the big house and immediate gardens were bought by the current owners, the Standard Life insurance company. See Link

for more background to Kingsmeadows.

Jim Barton

Remnant of the Wire Bridge, Peebles

The post in the foreground appears to be the only surviving part of a former suspension footbridge across the Tweed here. It was a private bridge for the Kingsmeadows estate, connecting with Wire Bridge Cottage, just in view across the river. Further historical background and a photograph of the bridge are given in 'Peebles Remembered' published by The Tweeddale Society in 2005.

Jim Barton

Road signs near Edderston

The Old Manor Brig has been closed to vehicles with apparently little prospect of re-opening, so these new signs clarify the access along the minor road past Edderston farm to the Manor Sware car parks.

Jim Barton

Decorated trees, Eshiels Community Woodland

Trees with a brighter look at the site of the Eshiels Youth Sculpture Project in this part of the woodland by the Tweed - see also NT2739 : Eshiels Youth Sculpture project.

Jim Barton

The Tweed near Scotsmill

Looking upstream with some of the new houses at Whitehaugh on the edge of Peebles in view.

Jim Barton

Scotsmill by the Tweed

Houses on the S bank upstream of the Kailzie Estate.

Jim Barton

Peebles sewage works

Filter beds at Eshiels; the path and cycleway from Cardrona passes to the right, following the former Peebles - Galashiels railway line.

Jim Barton

Ready for winter, Eshiels Depot

A silo of road salt and several gritting lorries at the Scottish Borders Council road depot at Eshiels, on the site of a former railway yard and sheds.

Jim Barton

Eshiels Tunnel

The former railway tunnel under the A72 road has been opened up for use in the footpath and cycleway from Peebles to Cardrona. NT2739 : Eastern portal of Eshiels Tunnel and NT2739 : Inside Eshiels Tunnel show the tunnel in 2009 before it was opened up.

Jim Barton

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Crooknow Covert is located at Grid Ref: NT2538 (Lat: 55.63803, Lng: -3.1805028)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders