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Outdoors in the Scottish Borders - a variety of walks in the Borders from a simple stroll at Harestanes to a few days trek on St Cuthbert's Way

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Glentress Woodland Park. Way-marked forest walks.
Take the A72 east from Peebles for approximately one and a half miles.The entrance is on the left.
Open: All year
Tel: 01750 721120

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Harestanes Country Visitor Centre. Woodland walks of varying length. Excellent play area. Visitor centre and indoor activities.
Just off A68 2 miles north of Jedburgh on B6400
Open: Apl – Oct
Tel 01835 830306

Hirsel Country Park. Way-marked trails. Shops set in old courtyard. There is something for everyone at the Park, a variety of walks by lakeside, river and through the grounds of the Hirsel Estate, along the way catching sight of the well known Douglas pedigree Highland Cattle and many forms of wildlife on the lake.
Two miles north Coldstream on A697
Open: All year
Tel: 01890 882834

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Jedforest Deer Park. Deer and birds of prey. Walks also available.
On A68 five miles south Jedburgh.
Open: May- Oct
Tel: 01835 840364

Kielder Water. Discover the delights of Kielder Water and forest close to the Borders. Offers a range of leisure opportunities including cycling, sailing, walking. Phone for brochure
Tel: 01434 240398 or 01434 250209 or The Kielder Partnership 01434 220643
Sailing on Kielder Water

Newcastleton Forest. Large forest. Walks way-marked.
Two miles east Newcastleton off B6357
Open: All year
Tel: 01750 721120

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Walks:

Craik Forest. Borthwick valley, which takes you to Craik Forest .
How to get there:
From Hawick follow the A7 towards Carlisle.
At Martins Bridge turn onto the B711 and follow this road until you come to Roberton (very small village and school). Just beyond the school turn down to the left and then follow the unclassified single track road. Craik Forest is well sign posted.

Cardrona.forest. How to get there:
Take the B7062 east from Peebles for approximately three and a half miles. The entrance to Cardrona Forest is on the right

Walks: Web

Tree events: Web

Walk the St Cuthbert's Way from Melrose to Lindisfarne in stages. By comparison with many Scottish walks this is a doddle. Not a lot of climbing, mainly pleasant undulating Border land. Take a look at the route details- click here

Luggage Transfer for walkers:
Borders Baggage. Chris & Julie John at Tel: 01896 822391 (Int +44) 1986 822391
Carry-Lite. Mark Robinson. Tel: 01665 575 767 (Int+44) 1665 575 767 Mobile: 0976 356459

St Cuthbert's Walk

St Cuthbert's Walk on the
way to Holy Island

Cycle Hire:
Clockwork Cycle Sports Ltd, Innerleithen. EH44 6HY. Tel: 01896 830300 e.mail: keith.jones13@virgin.net
Hawick Cycle Centre, Mart St, Hawick. Tel: 01450 373352
Gala Cycles, 58 High St, Galashiels. Tel: 01896 757587

Fishing:
East of Scotland Water offers a wide variety of quality trout fishing.
Web E.mail: info@esw.co.uk

Tweed's specialist salmon fishing agent. J H Leeming, Stichill House, Kelso. Tel: 01573 470280

Tweedline. This is a telephone information system set up by the Tweed Foundation with three different telephone numbers to call as follows:
Catches and prospects: 01896 666410
River Heights: 0891 666411
Last minute lets: 01891 666412. Calls are charged at BT Premium rates

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