Caerleebank Wood

Wood, Forest in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Caerleebank Wood

Innerleithen from Traquair A view from the Southern Upland Way to the town with Lee Pen in cloud beyond.
Innerleithen from Traquair Credit: Jim Barton

Caerleebank Wood is a serene and picturesque woodland located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. Spanning over a vast area, this forest is a haven for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and those seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The wood is primarily composed of a diverse array of trees, including oak, birch, and pine, which create a rich and varied landscape. The towering trees provide ample shade during the summer months, while their vibrant foliage offers a stunning display of colors in the autumn. The forest floor is blanketed with a lush carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Several well-maintained trails crisscross through Caerleebank Wood, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its hidden treasures. As they wander along the paths, visitors may come across babbling brooks, small waterfalls, and even the occasional wildlife sighting. Birdwatchers will be delighted by the diverse avian population that calls the wood home, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and various species of owls.

Caerleebank Wood is a perfect destination for a peaceful picnic or a leisurely stroll. The air is crisp and fragrant, and the surrounding silence is broken only by the gentle rustling of leaves or the chirping of birds. The wood is easily accessible and is located just a short drive away from Peebles, a charming market town.

With its natural beauty and tranquility, Caerleebank Wood offers an idyllic escape for anyone seeking solace in nature's embrace.

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Caerleebank Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.622019/-3.0757856 or Grid Reference NT3237. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Innerleithen from Traquair A view from the Southern Upland Way to the town with Lee Pen in cloud beyond.
Innerleithen from Traquair
A view from the Southern Upland Way to the town with Lee Pen in cloud beyond.
Roman Catholic Church of St James, Innerleithen
Roman Catholic Church of St James, Innerleithen
Church Hall for Roman Catholic Church of St James,
Church Hall for Roman Catholic Church of St James,
Forest walk Forest walk in Cardrona Forest with view over Tweed Valley to Peebles some 4 or 5 miles distant. Cardrona Forest which is owned by the Forestry Commission has many fine forest walks. It is also a haven for a great variety of wildlife including the recent welcome return of nesting Ospreys.
Forest walk
Forest walk in Cardrona Forest with view over Tweed Valley to Peebles some 4 or 5 miles distant. Cardrona Forest which is owned by the Forestry Commission has many fine forest walks. It is also a haven for a great variety of wildlife including the recent welcome return of nesting Ospreys.
The Tweed at Innerleithen The disused railway bridge (the Haugh-head Viaduct, opened 1866 by North British Rail) in the distance.
The Tweed at Innerleithen
The disused railway bridge (the Haugh-head Viaduct, opened 1866 by North British Rail) in the distance.
The path to Kirnie Law
The path to Kirnie Law
Looking back on Pirn Hill and its viewpoint The seven stone plinths at the viewpoint above Innerleithen can be clarly seen.
Looking back on Pirn Hill and its viewpoint
The seven stone plinths at the viewpoint above Innerleithen can be clarly seen.
Path through the trees from Pirn Hill
Path through the trees from Pirn Hill
Playing fields at Innerleithen
Playing fields at Innerleithen
Coat of arms on St. Ronan's Well pavilion
Coat of arms on St. Ronan's Well pavilion
St Ronans well pavilion from the rear garden
St Ronans well pavilion from the rear garden
The Pavilion at St Ronan's well
The Pavilion at St Ronan's well
St. James Roman Catholic Church, Innerleithen A sunny day in Innerleithen, the Church Spire makes a superb backdrop to the fruits of the tree.
St. James Roman Catholic Church, Innerleithen
A sunny day in Innerleithen, the Church Spire makes a superb backdrop to the fruits of the tree.
St. James Roman Catholic Church, Innerleithen A blue sky background to a dramatic subject, a very pretty church, in a lovely village by the River Tweed.
St. James Roman Catholic Church, Innerleithen
A blue sky background to a dramatic subject, a very pretty church, in a lovely village by the River Tweed.
D-Day commemorative trees, Innerleithen Trees by the car park in Hall Street. A plaque on the stone plinth reads:

Three Trees Were Planted By
The Chairman Of
Innerleithen Traquair & Glen
Community Council
On The 6th June 1994
To Commemorate The
50th Anniversary Of The D-Day
Landings In France
D-Day commemorative trees, Innerleithen
Trees by the car park in Hall Street. A plaque on the stone plinth reads: Three Trees Were Planted By The Chairman Of Innerleithen Traquair & Glen Community Council On The 6th June 1994 To Commemorate The 50th Anniversary Of The D-Day Landings In France
Old sluice gate mechanism, Leithen Water Remains of the mechanism to control the flow of water over the weir built in 1846 to supply waterwheels along the 'Innerleithen Dam' as the mill lade was called.

Note the dipper perched on a stone to the right of the two vertical rods.
Old sluice gate mechanism, Leithen Water
Remains of the mechanism to control the flow of water over the weir built in 1846 to supply waterwheels along the 'Innerleithen Dam' as the mill lade was called. Note the dipper perched on a stone to the right of the two vertical rods.
Intake for the mill lade or dam The intake at the weir built in 1846 for the 'Innerleithen Dam'.
Intake for the mill lade or dam
The intake at the weir built in 1846 for the 'Innerleithen Dam'.
Start of the mill lade above Innerleithen The W side of the bridge where the lade passes under the B709, shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2678048">NT3338 : Intake for the mill lade or dam</a>. The water eventually discharges into the Tweed.
Start of the mill lade above Innerleithen
The W side of the bridge where the lade passes under the B709, shown in NT3338 : Intake for the mill lade or dam. The water eventually discharges into the Tweed.
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Caerleebank Wood is located at Grid Ref: NT3237 (Lat: 55.622019, Lng: -3.0757856)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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Caerlee Hill
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