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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Grey Heron
  • Churchyard walks is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Oystercatcher, Grey Heron, Goosander +64 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Oystercatcher, Grey Heron, Goosander +64 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Ringlet, Small Tortoiseshell, Green-veined White +105 more · last seen 2022

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Pineappleweed, Marsh Foxtail, Creeping Buttercup +186 more · last seen 2017

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

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

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
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
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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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