Mercat Cross
Getting here
55.80871, -2.33068
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom foraging 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
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Collared Dove, Dipper, Jay +59 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Collared Dove, Dipper, Jay +59 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Candlesnuff Fungus, Beechmast Candlesnuff, Ground Elder Rust +27 more · last seen 2016; Fungi — Candlesnuff Fungus, Beechmast Candlesnuff, Ground Elder Rust +27 more · last seen 2016
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Peacock, Large Yellow Underwing, Ingrailed Clay +111 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Peacock, Large Yellow Underwing, Ingrailed Clay +111 more · last seen 2024
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed, Hybrid Avens +34 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed, Hybrid Avens +34 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Southern Upland Way (Section C - Lauder to Cockburnspath)Walking route
🚴Cycling
6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Duns Green RouteCycling route25 km
Duns Red RouteCycling route41 km
Duns Blue RouteCycling route16 km
Eyemouth Yellow RouteCycling route42 km
Duns Yellow RouteCycling route26 km
Border LoopCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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