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Turnbankbrae Plantation

80 ha

📷 Philip Halling · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

PicnicBirdsWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome80 ha

Getting here

55.64403, -2.56122

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Nuthatch and Chaffinch
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕Ghillie's Cafe — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParkingToilets

Best for

8 activities

Picnic day out

café, toilets; Urban park — open green space

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Nuthatch, Chaffinch, Blue Tit +77 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Nuthatch, Chaffinch, Blue Tit +77 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — July Highflyer, Large Yellow Underwing, Smoky Wainscot +87 more · last seen 2023; Insects — July Highflyer, Large Yellow Underwing, Smoky Wainscot +87 more · last seen 2023

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Borders Abbeys WayWalking route109 km
Named routeLength 109 kmRound tripNational walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
4 Abbeys CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 4Round tripRegional cycle route
NCN 1 Berwick-upon-Tweed to InnerleithenCycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Melrose Yellow RouteCycling route22 km

Scott's View and Dryburgh

Named routeRef yellowLength 22 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Border LoopCycling route
Named routeRef BLRound tripRegional cycle route
Tweed CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef TRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 6Cycling route

Tynemouth - Edinburgh

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Mellerstain House

📷 Philip Halling · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Mellerstain House

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Greenknowe TowerUrban park3.9 km→🌱Gordon Public ParkUrban park4 km→⛪Smailholm ChurchReligious grounds2.7 km→🪦Gordon CemeteryCemetery3.8 km→🌱Greenknowe CottageUrban park3.9 km→⛪St Michael's ChurchReligious grounds4.1 km→

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