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Important

Many of our destinations have been affected by Storm Bram. Please follow all local signage and check ahead of visiting for local closures.

We are prioritising tree clearance work based on immediate danger and/or access issues.

Located an hour away from Edinburgh, seven forests dot the valley of the River Tweed. Are you looking for a quiet picnic? A tree-top adventure or a glimpse of the valley’s prehistoric past? Or some of Britain’s best mountain biking? Find all of this in the Tweed Valley. 

Cyclists at Glentress

These forests are not just lovely places to visit. Timber from these working forests was used to build the distinctive café at Glentress. Famous for its mountain biking, this forest has wonderful walking trails as well. 

Just above the town of Innerleithen, Caberston offers a climb to one of the many Iron Age hill forts that once commanded the valley’s hills. Trails at Cademuir and Thornielee will get you away from the crowds, leading through woodland full of wildlife. Horse riders will find great long-distance routes at Cardrona.

Forests to visit

 

Glentress

Award-winning mountain biking and so much more.

Glentress

Cardrona

Beautiful views of Tweed Valley and 2000 years of history.

Cardrona

Cademuir

Climb through rolling hillside forest for glorious valley views.

Cademuir

Innerleithen

The best downhill and enduro mountain-biking in the area.

Innerleithen

Glenkinnon

A riverside trail through protected, ancient woodland.

Glenkinnon

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