Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Lake of the Hirsel
In or near Coldstream.
Lake of the Hirsel — lake in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Etal · 9.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Lake of the Hirsel, the nearest railway station is Etal, located 9.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TD12 4LW, and entry to the site is free.
About
Lake of the Hirsel is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.6557°, -2.2796°.
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Official information
The Lake of the Hirsel is located on the scenic Hirsel Estate in Coldstream, which lies on the border between Scotland and England. Visitors can enjoy fresh food, shop from local artisans, and explore beautiful walking trails throughout the estate.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Lake of the Hirsel or Hirsel Lake is an artificial body of water and Site of Special Scientific Interest near Coldstream in Berwickshire in Scotland. It is set in the grounds of The Hirsel, home of the Home family and of the late Alec Douglas-Home, former British prime minister. It covers around 27 acres (110,000 m2). It is roughly square shaped, around 300–400 metres in breadth. It is one of only a few bodies of water in Scotland to be known as a lake; the others being the Lake of Menteith, Pressmennan Lake, Lake Louise (within the grounds of Skibo Castle) and Cally Lake (near Gatehouse of Fleet). There is also a sea bay near Kirkcudbright known as Manxmans Lake. All other major bodies of water in Scotland are known as lochs.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6557, -2.2796
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD12 4LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Phone
- 01555 851536
- Nearest railway station
- Etal — 9.9 km
- Official site
- www.hirselhomestead.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6478650 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lake of the Hirsel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Swans on Hirsel Lake - geograph.org.uk - 1078479.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hirsel Homestead Museum & Craft Centre
Museums · 0.3 km
The Hirsel,settlements & ecclesiastical remains S of
Historic churches · 0.6 km
The Hirsel
Castles · 0.6 km
Coldstream
Towns & cities · 1.0 km
Lord Dunglass Obelisk
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Obelisk to Lord Dunglass, Park, The Hirsel
Forts · 1.2 km
Coldstream Cottage Hospital
Other places · 1.3 km
Hirsel Law
Vineyards · 1.3 km
Coldstream
Vineyards · 1.3 km
Coldstream Holiday Park
Campsites · 1.4 km
Hirsel Law
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Coldstream F.C.
Parks · 1.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Hirsel Homestead Museum & Craft Centre
Hirsel Homestead Museum & Craft Centre — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
The Hirsel,settlements & ecclesiastical remains S of
The Hirsel,settlements & ecclesiastical remains S of — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 4Castles · Scottish Lowlands
The Hirsel
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📷 4Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands
Coldstream
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Lord Dunglass Obelisk
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📷 5Forts · Scottish Lowlands
Obelisk to Lord Dunglass, Park, The Hirsel
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Where to eat & stay near Lake of the Hirsel
Places to stay
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📷 5
📷 7
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lake of the Hirsel?
- Lake of the Hirsel is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD12 4LW).
- What is Lake of the Hirsel?
- Lake of the Hirsel — lake in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Lake of the Hirsel?
- The nearest railway station is Etal, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD12 4LW.
- Is Lake of the Hirsel a protected site?
- Yes — Lake of the Hirsel is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Lake of the Hirsel free to visit?
- Yes, Lake of the Hirsel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lake of the Hirsel?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD12 4LW. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.