Roundel Wood

Wood, Forest in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Roundel Wood

Bridge over Leader Water The river is soon to join the River Tweed. — Bridge over Leader Water Credit: Russel Wills

Roundel Wood is a picturesque forest located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, the wood is made up of a diverse range of tree species, including oak, beech, and pine. The forest is home to a variety of wildlife, such as red squirrels, roe deer, and numerous bird species.

Visitors to Roundel Wood can enjoy peaceful walks along well-maintained paths that wind through the trees, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The forest is a popular destination for nature lovers, birdwatchers, and photographers looking to capture the beauty of the Scottish landscape.

The wood is managed by the Forestry Commission Scotland, who work to maintain the natural habitat and ensure the conservation of the local flora and fauna. Roundel Wood is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, due to its unique ecosystem and biodiversity.

Overall, Roundel Wood is a tranquil and enchanting forest that offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in nature and appreciate the beauty of Scotland's woodlands.

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Roundel Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.619904/-2.6826042 or Grid Reference NT5736. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridge over Leader Water

The river is soon to join the River Tweed.

Russel Wills

Stubble field with cylindrical straw bales

Eildon Hill North in the background.

Russel Wills

Birch polypore fungus (Fomitopsis betulinus)

These common bracket fungi were on a fallen birch tree by the Leader Water.

Walter Baxter

A stone bench seat by the Leader Water

For a view of the stone seat taken in March 2013, see NT5735 : A drystane bench seat by the Leader Water.

Walter Baxter

Autumn leaves on the Leader Water

The leaves have been snagged up on a fallen tree trunk in the river.

Walter Baxter

A shaggy parasol mushroom (Chlorophyllum rhacodes)

This emerging mushroom was photographed in a coniferous wood near Redpath.

Walter Baxter

Black Hill and access path

Black Hill of Earlston and a popular ascent route by Cowdenknowes Mains.

Richard Webb

Summit, White Hill

Above Earlston.

Richard Webb

On White Hill

View across Lauderdale towards the Eildon Hills.

Richard Webb

View down Lauderdale

From White Hill.

Richard Webb

White Hill, Earlston

Above Cowdenknowes Mains.

Richard Webb

Path to Earlston from Cowdenknowes Mains

A route off Black Hill passing a herd of shorthorns.

Richard Webb

Signpost below Black Hill

A path heads north from here towards Earlston.

Richard Webb

Path signpost, Cowdenknowes Mains

Richard Webb

A misty Borders landscape

This December view towards Black Hill was taken from Eildon Mid Hill.

Walter Baxter

Leaderfoot Viaduct and the River Tweed

This is surely one of the most elegant viaducts in the UK? The slenderness of the pillars, combined with their tapering heights make this a beautiful structure.

Gordon Brown

Leaderfoot Viaduct and the River Tweed

This is surely one of the most elegant viaducts in the UK? The slenderness of the pillars, combined with their tapering heights make this a beautiful structure.

Gordon Brown