Pond Strip

Wood, Forest in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Pond Strip

Angle in the wall, Mill Rig On the ridge with Lee Burn Head in view.
Angle in the wall, Mill Rig Credit: Jim Barton

Pond Strip, located in Peeblesshire, Scotland, is a picturesque wood or forest renowned for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem. Spanning approximately [insert size] acres, it serves as a haven for both wildlife and nature enthusiasts alike.

The wood is characterized by a variety of tree species, including but not limited to oak, birch, and pine, creating a rich tapestry of colors throughout the year. The dense foliage provides a habitat for numerous bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

Tranquil ponds, after which the wood is named, are scattered throughout the area, offering a serene setting for relaxation or reflection. These ponds are home to an array of aquatic life, such as frogs, newts, and dragonflies, adding to the biodiversity of the wood.

Pond Strip also boasts a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore the wood at their own pace. These paths wind through the trees, offering glimpses of the surrounding countryside and stunning vistas. The wood is particularly enchanting during autumn when the foliage turns vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold.

Efforts have been made to protect the natural integrity of Pond Strip, with conservation initiatives in place to preserve its unique ecology. It is a designated site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its importance as a habitat for various rare and protected species.

Overall, Pond Strip in Peeblesshire offers a tranquil and captivating experience for nature enthusiasts, with its diverse flora and fauna, tranquil ponds, and scenic trails.

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Pond Strip Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.633232/-3.0861 or Grid Reference NT3138. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Angle in the wall, Mill Rig On the ridge with Lee Burn Head in view.
Angle in the wall, Mill Rig
On the ridge with Lee Burn Head in view.
Mouse Dean Head from the air The course of Leithen Water can be clearly seen in the foreground. East Lothian, the Firth of Forth and the North Sea are in the distance.

Taken by mobile phone, from a Prague bound flight from Edinburgh.
Mouse Dean Head from the air
The course of Leithen Water can be clearly seen in the foreground. East Lothian, the Firth of Forth and the North Sea are in the distance. Taken by mobile phone, from a Prague bound flight from Edinburgh.
All clear on Mill Rig Walkers en route to Innerleithen enjoying the views again, having dropped below cloud base on the ridge walk from Peebles. Compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6018821">NT3141 : Descending Clog Knowe</a>.
All clear on Mill Rig
Walkers en route to Innerleithen enjoying the views again, having dropped below cloud base on the ridge walk from Peebles. Compare with NT3141 : Descending Clog Knowe.
Grouse Butt, Mill Rig This seem to have been here for some time and is now quite rickerty.
Grouse Butt, Mill Rig
This seem to have been here for some time and is now quite rickerty.
On the Summit of Mill Rig looking to Lee Pen The mast in the photo is a mobile radio repeater, this enables the mountain rescue to talk from one valley into another.
On the Summit of Mill Rig looking to Lee Pen
The mast in the photo is a mobile radio repeater, this enables the mountain rescue to talk from one valley into another.
Old railway bridge, Cardrona The bridge over the Tweed, looking back to Cardrona and the site of the former station. The line is now a path and cycleway to Peebles. The golf course surrounds the nearby hotel and extends E along the riverside.
Old railway bridge, Cardrona
The bridge over the Tweed, looking back to Cardrona and the site of the former station. The line is now a path and cycleway to Peebles. The golf course surrounds the nearby hotel and extends E along the riverside.
Cardrona from Lee Burn Head On the right is the A72 to Peebles passing the Macdonald Cardrona Hotel with its associated golf course, the old railway line crosses the Tweed to follow its E bank and in the foreground are some houses at Cardrona with the 62 bus at the stop outside the old railway station, now the village shop. The houses at the SE side of Peebles are in view in the distance.
Cardrona from Lee Burn Head
On the right is the A72 to Peebles passing the Macdonald Cardrona Hotel with its associated golf course, the old railway line crosses the Tweed to follow its E bank and in the foreground are some houses at Cardrona with the 62 bus at the stop outside the old railway station, now the village shop. The houses at the SE side of Peebles are in view in the distance.
Bridges over the Tweed at Cardrona The road bridge links the village with the A72 and the old railway bridge beyond is now used for the Cardrona to Peebles path and cycleway.
Bridges over the Tweed at Cardrona
The road bridge links the village with the A72 and the old railway bridge beyond is now used for the Cardrona to Peebles path and cycleway.
Cardrona Bridges crossing the Tweed Bridge carrying the slip road from the A72 serving the village of Cardrona and the old railway bridge carrying the defunct Peebles - Innerleithen line.
Cardrona Bridges crossing the Tweed
Bridge carrying the slip road from the A72 serving the village of Cardrona and the old railway bridge carrying the defunct Peebles - Innerleithen line.
Former railway bridge over the Tweed, Cardrona The bridge is now used by the walkway and cycle path to Innerleithen, and by golfers heading for the part of the course E of the hotel.
Former railway bridge over the Tweed, Cardrona
The bridge is now used by the walkway and cycle path to Innerleithen, and by golfers heading for the part of the course E of the hotel.
Footpath over the River Tweed The Innerleithen-Peebles railway path uses the old railway bridge over the river. Looking to Cardrona Village and shop.
Footpath over the River Tweed
The Innerleithen-Peebles railway path uses the old railway bridge over the river. Looking to Cardrona Village and shop.
River Tweed at Horsbrugh Ford
River Tweed at Horsbrugh Ford
Trees across the path, Cardona Forest An area of windthrown trees following Storm Arwen (26-27 November 2021). The storm force northerly winds particularly affected eastern coastal fringes of Scotland and northern England, but damage to forestry plantations occurred further inland as here.

The path is Fergus's Trail, here contouring the eastern side of Cardrona Hill. The path here is impassable but an alternative can be found keeping to the outside of the damaged area, rejoining the path further on.
Trees across the path, Cardona Forest
An area of windthrown trees following Storm Arwen (26-27 November 2021). The storm force northerly winds particularly affected eastern coastal fringes of Scotland and northern England, but damage to forestry plantations occurred further inland as here. The path is Fergus's Trail, here contouring the eastern side of Cardrona Hill. The path here is impassable but an alternative can be found keeping to the outside of the damaged area, rejoining the path further on.
Aftermath of Storm Arwen, Cardrona Forest Fergus's Trail is somewhere in here on the east side of Cardrona Hill, after the passage of Storm Arwen's northerly gales 26-27 November last year.
Aftermath of Storm Arwen, Cardrona Forest
Fergus's Trail is somewhere in here on the east side of Cardrona Hill, after the passage of Storm Arwen's northerly gales 26-27 November last year.
Trees across the path, Cardona Forest Windthrown pines on Fergus's Trail contouring the east side of Cardrona Hill, brought down in the northerly gales of Storm Arwen on 26-27 November last year.
Trees across the path, Cardona Forest
Windthrown pines on Fergus's Trail contouring the east side of Cardrona Hill, brought down in the northerly gales of Storm Arwen on 26-27 November last year.
Tree across the track, Cardrona A pine tree brought down in Storm Arwen (26-27 November 2021) across the forest track on the north side of Cardrona Hill.
Tree across the track, Cardrona
A pine tree brought down in Storm Arwen (26-27 November 2021) across the forest track on the north side of Cardrona Hill.
Cardrona Road Bridge The last bridge over the Tweed to be completed in the 20th century. It carries the access road between Cardrona village and the A72 and was required as a condition before building of the initial 233 houses in Cardrona could begin. Source: 'Bridging the Tweed' by Jim Lyon (author publication 2019).
Cardrona Road Bridge
The last bridge over the Tweed to be completed in the 20th century. It carries the access road between Cardrona village and the A72 and was required as a condition before building of the initial 233 houses in Cardrona could begin. Source: 'Bridging the Tweed' by Jim Lyon (author publication 2019).
Horsburgh Viaduct, Cardrona The bridge formerly carried a single track of the Peebles to Galashiels railway. This closed in 1962 but has subsequently been revived as the Tweed Valley Railway Path, a cyclepath connecting Innerleithen and Peebles. The viewpoint is the road bridge shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7255620">NT2939 : Cardrona Road Bridge</a>.
Horsburgh Viaduct, Cardrona
The bridge formerly carried a single track of the Peebles to Galashiels railway. This closed in 1962 but has subsequently been revived as the Tweed Valley Railway Path, a cyclepath connecting Innerleithen and Peebles. The viewpoint is the road bridge shown in NT2939 : Cardrona Road Bridge.
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Pond Strip is located at Grid Ref: NT3138 (Lat: 55.633232, Lng: -3.0861)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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