Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Dogs welcome2 ha
Getting here
55.61609, -3.31527
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Nuthatch
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Nuthatch
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Chaffinch, Nuthatch, Robin +69 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Chaffinch, Nuthatch, Robin +69 more · last seen 2025
Free
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — American Skunk-cabbage, Shady Earwort, Grey-cushioned Grimmia +25 more · last seen 2022
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Beech Leaf Miner, Syrphus, Common Red Soldier Beetle +5 more · last seen 2025
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
John Buchan WayWalking route22 km
Named routeLength 22 kmLocal walking route
🚴Cycling
7 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
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
Manor ValleyCycling route33 km
Named routeRef blueLength 33 kmPoint-to-pointLocal cycle route
Wildlife to spot
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