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Chester Rig

1 ha

📷 Alan O'Dowd · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

55.57377, -3.42959

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦62+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Lapwing
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Oystercatcher, Lapwing, Mistle Thrush +59 more · last seen 2024

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Oystercatcher, Lapwing, Mistle Thrush +59 more · last seen 2024

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, True Lover's Knot, Hebrew Character +78 more · last seen 2021

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Cow Parsley, White Clover, Green-ribbed Sedge +270 more · last seen 2015

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
John Buchan WayWalking route22 km
Named routeLength 22 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Border LoopCycling route
Named routeRef BLRound tripRegional cycle route
Innerleithen Purple RouteCycling route86 km
Named routeRef purpleLength 86 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Tweed CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef TRegional cycle route
Dreva and DaywickCycling route
Named routeRef orangeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Chester Rig and The Rings

📷 Alan O'Dowd · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Chester Rig and The Rings

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Old Parish ChurchHistoric site4.9 km→⛪Drumelzier ChurchReligious grounds4.2 km→⚽King George's FieldPlaying field4.4 km→✦Wrae TowerHistoric site1.9 km→✦Helm End FortHistoric site3.5 km→✦Dreva Craig HillfortHistoric site4.3 km→