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Ordnance Survey Licence number [100021242] c 424m 3 587m 2 u Time Trail 0 18 L m 3 5 Map Collie Law 0 Makeness Shieldg reen m L Hill ei S Kipps Sher ra Law th 44 o 17 e 44 Glentress Forest o 4 n Get a glimpse of our Iron Age past on this delightful high 5 W Your adventure starts here! 378m n 0m h a o 4 t 5 e 1 0 M 0m Nor th p 4 r level promenade above the Tweed Valley, with spectacular 4 m 3 e 19 2 Ponds 0 Knowe B m u n Foulag e r ur Williamslee views over Peebles to the Caddon Hills. n k B Explore Contact (sit e of ) Bac 20 Masts 440m 280m 600m Enjoy Forestry and Land Scotland Dunslair The Peebles 250m 380m 16 Heigh ts Rig Mostly firm gravel surface. 2¼ miles South Region 21 ck and Rightly renowned for its mountain biking, there’s tra South Middle Hill m 40 Follow us on: Knowe Tel: 0300 067 6900 4 Some sections of uneven earth / 3.8 km Discover 9 Shieldgreen more to Glentress than you’d expect! Away from the m Tower m 0 T 5 0 9 Email: [email protected] 5 2 w and grass with exposed tree Allow 4 0 5 m e Pond Shieldg reen biking trails, there are excellent walking trails and Centre e Web: forestryandland.gov.scot 43 5 43 d 2 n roots. Long moderate slopes 1½ hours 0 r m u V Whitfold 23 Leithen Door B a 22 r l opportunities to spot local wildlife too. o l Hill Hill e with some steeper sections. o St Andre ws 377m D y Tweed Valley 0m n F Ca llander 37 e o 3 509m The Lodge Mailingsland h Lamb r 5 it e 0 Stot!eld e s Hill m 25 m Caresman L Law r Ab erfoyle 0 t 4 Knowe 4 5 P 3 0 4 8 Hill 5 0 a 370m t m 0 r 0 m Forest Park Stirling a 0 m c 2 r Buzzard’s Nest Trail k 3 m 24 k Ponds Trail North Be rwick G m a m 0 m 9 0 4 m 0 t 0 e 0 9 m Falki rk 5 4 w 9 0 Red m 2 0 7 1 EDINBU RGH 5 Hutchinfield a 4 Cleuch Black (remains of) y Explore the varied plantations of Glentress Forest, including C Law l 2 m a yd Stroll around the enchanted Glentress ponds, an oasis 7 0 e 3 GLASGOW 0m 5 538m t Settlement 440m 15 G characterful areas of Scots pine, Douglas fir and Norway Motherw ell l of ash, birch and pine that is home to herons, bats and 42 42 e 51 n 2 6 0 0 m m t 345m 410m r spruce, and good views across the valley from the slopes Glenbield 4 e Glentress 8 s 3 red squirrels. 0 0 0 m Peebles 14 m s Quarry Settlement 4 4 n 3 5 2 0 P Ga lashiels m r 1 0 of Cardie Hill. 0 m Tweed Valley u Well e ig 426m m Venlaw B e Melrose Settlement R H s l For est Park n s d o Farm r e l Green a ½ mile / r p Pr estw ick Firm gravel path with regular Bu path t fo n 11 e Ayr e en o Hill d p 13 l Glenruv e B G w o 369m b Ha wick h T u Shank Firm gravel and earth surface 3 miles / 0.9 km i seats. Short moderate ramps k n 10 r n o e 12 o Quarry s S 4.9 km Glentress 280m h with some loose stones. Allow rn with loose and uneven sections. G Mast 9 u o Just an hour away from Edinburgh, six forests dot Forest B p b ¼ hour m Long steep slopes for 400m. Allow the valley of the River Tweed. Includes a wide kissing gate Cra Settlement Buzzar d's N est and bridge, and a narrow 325m Car Park 6 Includes kissing gates, narrow 2 hours There’s a forest for you whetheLr you’re looking for: 41 26 Cardie 41 Holida y Hill m 412m Kirn Settlement Fort 0 a nice walk, quiet picnic, a tree-top adventure, 3 openings and some steps. 1 0.85m opening. 2 4 50 Ven Law Village 3 Law K m 0 m m m 0 0 5 8 2 a glimpse of the valley’s prehistoric past, some of 5 3 2 2 3 Look out for vehicles and other users. 5 0 Spr . 0 m 2 Hope 9 Britain’s best mountain biking, or a warming cuppa in m 2 7 5 8 1 0m 0 A Peebles 0 Dam 2 m 7 7 Hydro 4 y the distinctive café at Glentress, built from local timber. l 0 Habs Cleuch u Glen Trail 3 J 27 Linnbur n Enclosure / P Shank C Farm 283m Eshiels T 3 Tower Trail J Hope / Fort K Falla 5 Fort / Brae P Falla Brae V Discover the charms of Glentress Burn, passing its serene L & Janet's in Low Car Park D n - Brae PEEBLES Bu Falla Climb to the top of Glentress Forest and pass the Iron Age d ponds before winding through the magnificent Douglas rn n a l t 2 o Ker !eld . c Settlement settlement at Shieldgreen Tower. Magnificent views over a S firs above. 40 Ri n 40 v c er Farm r i Tw 2 d h 7 u n e A Castle p B 7 0 B a e 2 a 7 m L d Eshiels t r 1 0 Hill 50m Peebles and Soonhope Burn. g 6 2 2 d 2 o o 5 n p r 0m 0 t a 2 e 2 2 m r y Glentress Peel i A r Numerous short steep slopes Tower 3 t 2 miles / 0 © D s (remains of) m m e 0 h r Council 9 p o 1 r Fort N F g with some loose gravel. a Depot 5¾ miles y Rough earth and grass paths, o 3.3 km t t b i m Nether o Roman 0 o n Hot el 7 d h a 1 e Camp Eshiels Horsbur gh p l n Some narrow and uneven / 9.3 km r C (sit e of ) g often narrow. Several long i e Allow y Toll s v cl e o e L D C Whitebridge R o A72 earth sections with exposed o cal Allow For information on public transport services contact: 1 hour u Wal Riv ed and continuous steep slopes m t ki er Twe 0 e n 7 g 1 /C Enclosure Traveline Scotland, 0871 200 2233 or tree roots. A short flight of Whitehaugh yc Golf 4 hours 0 1/4km 1/2km lin for over 500m. Some short Farm g R Horsbrugh Castle Course Hot el Cardrona www.travelinescotland.com out way steps, and several kissing gates and narrow openings. toun Burn e (remains of) ntled Rail 0 1/8ml 1/4ml Hays isma muddy sections. 39 29 D 39 © Crown Copyright 2019 26 27 28 30 31 As well as being lovely places to visit, these are also working Discover the Seven Treasures of the Tweed Welcome to forests, where the timber is used for furniture, paper and buildings – including our own distinctive structures at Glentress Peel. Biking in the Forest Park Mountain Biking However, for every tree felled two more are planted, ensuring that Off-road cycling on forest trails is available in all seven forests. stanes 7stanes Glentress offers 75 kms of dedicated trails, with something in the Forest Park these woodlands will be around for future generations to enjoy. to suit all abilities. 7stanes Innerleithen is more suited to experienced bikers. Bike hire and skills classes available at Glentress Peel Bikes. See www.7stanesmountainbiking.com for more information. 7stanes Glentress is arguably the busiest and best mountain biking centre in the UK. The Glentress Peel Walking in the Forest Park world-class award winning trails range from From those with limited mobility, wheelchair users and families with baby buggies to walkers who want a good hike in the hills, there is green-graded – perfect for beginners and The visitor facilities at Glentress are second to none and something for everyone within the Forest Park. families, up to black and orange – for more provide the ideal base for exploring the wider Forest Park. experienced riders, so there’s something for Welcome to the most popular visitor attraction in the Eating in the Forest Park all. There’s even a skills area for sharpening You’ll find picnic tables throughout the forests, so sit awhile, relax Scottish Borders. Six forests, each with their own unique Head for the Tweed Valley Forest Park Gateway building, where your technique. you will find information boards, toilets, changing and shower and enjoy the scenery. Alternatively, visit Glentress Peel Café, for a mouth-watering range of snacks, meals and refreshments. character, make up Tweed Valley Forest Park. Located 7stanes Innerleithen, located just a few miles east of Glentress, t n i facilities and the Tweed Valley Forest Park Wild Watch centre. o p is quite different from its busier and better known sister.