Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha
Getting here
55.63817, -3.24840
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Grey Heron and Nuthatch
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Grey Heron and Nuthatch
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Grey Heron, Nuthatch, Chaffinch +74 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Grey Heron, Nuthatch, Chaffinch +74 more · last seen 2025
Free
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Common Carder Bee, Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Bumblebee +12 more · last seen 2025
Free
Family friendly
Good match
Urban park — family destination
Free
Picnic day out
Good match
Urban park — open green space
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
John Buchan WayWalking route22 km
Named routeLength 22 kmLocal walking route
Tantah's TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Pilots' TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Cross Borders Drove Road (West Linton to Traquair)Walking route
Named routePoint-to-pointNational walking route
🚴Cycling
13 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Cademuir CircuitCycling route12 km
Named routeRef yellowLength 12 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
The Eldons / EddlestonCycling route36 km
Named routeRef redLength 36 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Peebles to EddlestonCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Peebles to InnerleithenCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Tweed Valley Railway PathCycling route
Named routeRef TVRLocal cycle route
Traquair HouseCycling route21 km
Named routeRef greenLength 21 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
🚵Mountain biking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚵
Mountain biking
Capital TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Great North Trail (Scottish Borders)Mountain bike route154.8 km
Named routeLength 154.8 kmNational Cycle Network
Wildlife to spot
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