Cribbs Covert

Wood, Forest in Berwickshire

Scotland

Cribbs Covert

Corsbie Moor The head of the Eden Burn which later becomes the Eden Water, a tributary of the Tweed. The Cheviot can be seen on the horizon.
Corsbie Moor Credit: Richard Webb

Cribbs Covert, located in Berwickshire, Scotland, is a picturesque wood or forest area that spans across approximately 200 acres of land. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders, this woodland is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquility.

The woodland is primarily composed of a mix of broadleaf and coniferous trees, including oak, beech, pine, and spruce, which provide a diverse and rich habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna. The forest floor is covered in a carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the area.

Cribbs Covert offers a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, as it is home to various species of birds, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. Additionally, the wood provides shelter and food for mammals such as red squirrels, badgers, and roe deer. The peacefulness of the woodland also makes it a popular spot for nature lovers to observe and enjoy the local wildlife.

Visitors to Cribbs Covert can explore the wood through a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind their way through the trees. These trails offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and provide an opportunity to immerse oneself in the serenity of nature.

The wood is managed by a local conservation organization, which ensures the preservation of the forest's natural features and promotes sustainable practices. Educational programs and guided tours are also available, allowing visitors to learn more about the woodland's ecology and management.

In conclusion, Cribbs Covert in Berwickshire is a captivating wood or forest area that showcases the beauty of Scotland's natural landscape. With its diverse flora and fauna, well-maintained trails, and commitment to conservation, it offers a truly immersive and enriching experience for nature enthusiasts and visitors alike.

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Cribbs Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.696442/-2.6595806 or Grid Reference NT5844. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Corsbie Moor The head of the Eden Burn which later becomes the Eden Water, a tributary of the Tweed. The Cheviot can be seen on the horizon.
Corsbie Moor
The head of the Eden Burn which later becomes the Eden Water, a tributary of the Tweed. The Cheviot can be seen on the horizon.
Field access near Boon Through a shelter belt from the track between Boon and Legerwood. See two earlier images from the same location - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/526605">NT5744 : Barley field</a> from 2007, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2848537">NT5744 : Field access track</a> from 2012.
Field access near Boon
Through a shelter belt from the track between Boon and Legerwood. See two earlier images from the same location - NT5744 : Barley field from 2007, NT5744 : Field access track from 2012.
Shelter belt near Boon A deciduous woodland strip between track and field between Boon and Legerwood.
Shelter belt near Boon
A deciduous woodland strip between track and field between Boon and Legerwood.
Country road by Old Boon With a right [left?]-angle bend and passing place, and good pasture.
Country road by Old Boon
With a right [left?]-angle bend and passing place, and good pasture.
Beech hedge and landscape Farmland near Boon, with a long view over the Leader Valley and beyond.
Beech hedge and landscape
Farmland near Boon, with a long view over the Leader Valley and beyond.
Old Boon A fine farm building and cattle feeding under cover.
Old Boon
A fine farm building and cattle feeding under cover.
National Grid gas installation Boon 4937 - presumably the ID. I was struck by the spelling of 'unodourised'; it did not look right, although odour is the normal British spelling. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.gasodorizer.com/what-is-natural-gas-odorization/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.gasodorizer.com/what-is-natural-gas-odorization/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
National Grid gas installation
Boon 4937 - presumably the ID. I was struck by the spelling of 'unodourised'; it did not look right, although odour is the normal British spelling. LinkExternal link
National Grid gas installation Gas pipes at the installation on the country road between Dods and Legerwood.
National Grid gas installation
Gas pipes at the installation on the country road between Dods and Legerwood.
Field and shelterbelt near Boon On the road from Dods to Legerwood.
Field and shelterbelt near Boon
On the road from Dods to Legerwood.
Grass field at Old Boon Looking east to a small wood and roadside trees.
Grass field at Old Boon
Looking east to a small wood and roadside trees.
Country road near Old Boon A narrow road with wide verges, a dense hedge, and a gnarled Hawthorn. A small flock of Redwing left the hedge as I went by.
Country road near Old Boon
A narrow road with wide verges, a dense hedge, and a gnarled Hawthorn. A small flock of Redwing left the hedge as I went by.
Pasture near Legerwood Looking west from just north of Legerwood.
Pasture near Legerwood
Looking west from just north of Legerwood.
Legerwood Parish Church With an interesting stile, although the gate worked perfectly well.
Legerwood Parish Church
With an interesting stile, although the gate worked perfectly well.
Entrance to Legerwood Kirk With a smart information board - much refreshed from when it was recorded by Walter Baxter in 2008 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/902086">NT5943 : Legerwood Kirk signboard</a>.
Entrance to Legerwood Kirk
With a smart information board - much refreshed from when it was recorded by Walter Baxter in 2008 NT5943 : Legerwood Kirk signboard.
Legerwood Church - west gable window With an inscription below that says:- 
REPAIRED
17    17
It is not clear if that refers to the gable, the window or the bell chain leading to the belfry.
Legerwood Church - west gable window
With an inscription below that says:- REPAIRED 17 17 It is not clear if that refers to the gable, the window or the bell chain leading to the belfry.
Memorial stone bench at Legerwood Parish Church 1913    1988
in memory of
W-SELBY TULLOCH
beloved SURGEON in
the City of EDINBURGH

decorated with a Bishop's mitre at the top and a Swan and two Swifts to the left and right. He was born in Australia, but became an eminent Urologist in Edinburgh, specialising in male infertility. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/LXWH-SPC/william-selby-tulloch-1913-1988" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/LXWH-SPC/william-selby-tulloch-1913-1988">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Memorial stone bench at Legerwood Parish Church
1913 1988 in memory of W-SELBY TULLOCH beloved SURGEON in the City of EDINBURGH decorated with a Bishop's mitre at the top and a Swan and two Swifts to the left and right. He was born in Australia, but became an eminent Urologist in Edinburgh, specialising in male infertility. LinkExternal link
Legerwood Parish Church and burial ground A Church of Scotland church that has been active since 1127 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/55925/legerwood-parish-church," rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/55925/legerwood-parish-church,">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and medieval burial ground.
Legerwood Parish Church and burial ground
A Church of Scotland church that has been active since 1127 LinkExternal link and medieval burial ground.
Old gravestone at Legerwood An economical burial, with husband and wife with a twelve year gap, two[?] grandchildren [undated], and another burial a century later.

HERE : LAYS JAMES : GRA
HAM : LEAT : TENNANT : IN
THORNIDICK [*] : WHO:DIED
APRIL : 26 : 1758 : AGED : 66
YEARS : ALSO : JANET : PRING
LE : HIS : SPOUS : WHO : DIED
APRILE : 15 : 1770 : AGED : 61
YEARS : ALSO : ANDROU · &[?]
JANET : GRAHAMS : THERE
GRAND  : CHILDREN :
And
JAME HARDIE who died
7th Dec 1863 aged 67 years

*There is a Thornydykes 6km to the northeast in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NT6148">NT6148</a>
Old gravestone at Legerwood
An economical burial, with husband and wife with a twelve year gap, two[?] grandchildren [undated], and another burial a century later. HERE : LAYS JAMES : GRA HAM : LEAT : TENNANT : IN THORNIDICK [*] : WHO:DIED APRIL : 26 : 1758 : AGED : 66 YEARS : ALSO : JANET : PRING LE : HIS : SPOUS : WHO : DIED APRILE : 15 : 1770 : AGED : 61 YEARS : ALSO : ANDROU · &[?] JANET : GRAHAMS : THERE GRAND : CHILDREN : And JAME HARDIE who died 7th Dec 1863 aged 67 years *There is a Thornydykes 6km to the northeast in NT6148
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Cribbs Covert is located at Grid Ref: NT5844 (Lat: 55.696442, Lng: -2.6595806)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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