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Dogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
55.45787, -2.68447
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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 Kingfisher and Oystercatcher
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Cream Puff Cafe — a good base for a longer summer day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Kingfisher and Oystercatcher
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Cream Puff Cafe — a good base for a longer summer day out
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· FreePlaygroundToilets
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Kingfisher, Oystercatcher, Mallard +77 more · last seen 2026
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Kingfisher, Oystercatcher, Mallard +77 more · last seen 2026
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Burnished Brass, Straw Dot +104 more · last seen 2025
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Easy access
Good match
parking, toilets
Varies
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan Balsam · last seen 2023
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
🚶
Walking
Borders Abbeys WayWalking route109 km
Named routeLength 109 kmRound tripNational walking route
🚴Cycling
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
DenholmCycling route23 km
Named routeRef blueLength 23 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Cavers and StobsCycling route30 km
Named routeRef redLength 30 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Denholm and LillisleafCycling route31 km
Named routeRef redLength 31 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
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