All Nature & Outdoor Activities

Get your heart pumping! Speed along world-famous mountain bike trails, take in the magnificent views on a hike, or discover woodlands teeming with wildlife. Whether you have a need for speed or are looking to be inspired, get your thrills right where Scotland starts.


Dive St Abbs - St Abbs

Outdoor Activities

We do Scuba Diving/Air and Nitrox fills for divers and we have Accommodation all at St abbs Harbour


Ring of St Mary's Loch - Selkirk

Outdoor Activities

A circuit around the beautiful St Mary's loch, the largest in the Scottish Borders with ever-changing stunning views.


St Vedas Surf Shop - Eyemouth

Outdoor Activities

Surf Shop, Hire Centre and Surf School


Coldingham Sands - Coldingham

Nature & Animals

The award-winning Coldingham beach


Go Ape Peebles - Peebles

Outdoor Activities

Tree Top Challenge course high in the trees, including cross valley Zip Lines


Dawyck Botanic Garden - Stobo

Parks & Gardens

Dawyck Botanic Garden is an impressive Garden in the hills of the Scottish Borders with seasonal displays of colourful flowers and plants and breathtaking trees


Eyemouth Rib Trips - Eyemouth

Outdoor Activities

Gentle trips exploring our amazing coastline, or Fast Blast trips for thrill seekers.


Duns Castle Nature Reserve - Duns

Nature & Animals

Duns Castle Nature Reserve is surrounded by mixed woodland with two man-made lochs; Hen Loch and Mill Dam.


New Woll Estate, The Woll Golf Course & Restaurant - Ashkirk

Golf Course

Uniquely in the Borders this golf resort has the most popular golf course and also one of the most popular award winning restaurants! It is…


Harmony Garden - Melrose

Parks & Gardens

Discover peace among manicured lawns and scented borders with panoramic views of Melrose Abbey and the Eildon Hills.


Newcastleton 7stanes - Newcastleton

Outdoor Activities

Newcastleton is one of the 7stanes mountain bike trail centres offering routes for beginners and those seeking a more adventurous ride.


Velvet Hall Alpacas - Innerleithen

Nature & Animals

Alpaca trekking in the Scottish Borders


Ridelines Mountain Biking - Peebles

Outdoor Activities

Ridelines award winning Mountain Bike Tuition delivers everything from mountain bike skills courses to guided mountain bike rides.


Innerleithen 7stanes - Innerleithen

Outdoor Activities

Innerleithen, one of the 7stanes mountain biking trail centres, is famous for its four downhill trails which is a must for any thrill seeker. In…


Beirhope Alpacas - Kelso

Outdoor Activities

Beirhope Alpacas offers a unique outdoor experience, from alpaca trekking in the Cheviot Hills to off-grid eco camping in the most spectacular rural location


St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve - St Abbs

Nature & Animals

Breath-taking coastal headland with dramatic cliffs, famed for its seabird colonies!


Roslin Glen Country Park - Roslin

Parks & Gardens

Roslin Glen Country Park, a place with a rich industrial and cultural heritage. Explore the natural Esk Valley on a number of walks spotting wildlife


The Toll House Circular - Innerleithen

Nature & Animals

The Toll House is a short circular route which crosses the Leithen Water and the River Tweed over the Haughhead Viaduct.


Cauldshiels Loch - Melrose

Low Level Walks

A small loch, wooded on its north shore and a great habitat for birdlife. Folklore records that the loch is home to a bogle in…


The Tweed Walk to Lyne - Peebles

Low Level Walks

An intermediate walk on mostly good paths with some stretches can be muddy after wet weather. Boots or strong shoes are recommended. Distance: 7 miles



Cheviot Hills - Wooler

Scenic Views

The Cheviot Hills are ideal for walkers, climbers, mountain biking and horse riding


Danderhall Park - Danderhall

Parks & Gardens

- Artificial Sports Pitch - Changing Facilities


Mennock Pass - Sanquhar

Scenic Views

The Mennock Pass is a stunningly scenic stretch of road, running from the hamlet of Mennock, just south of Sanquhar to Wanlockhead, Scotland's highest village.


Gatehouse of Fleet to Cream O' Galloway Loop - Gatehouse of Fleet

Outdoor Activities

A 12 mile leisurely cycle, starting in Gatehouse of Fleet , passing through Cream O' Galloway.


Birkenside Park - Gorebridge

Parks & Gardens

Children's play area, artificial sports pitch and changing facilities


Fruid Reservoir - Biggar

Outdoor Activities

Fruid is a small reservoir in the Scottish Borders. It supplements the contents of the Talla Reservoir, forming part of the water supply for Edinburgh.


Langlee Community Woodland - Galashiels

Low Level Walks

This wood is managed by Borders Forest Trust and was planted by children, groups and individuals of the town in 1997.


Clovenfords to Melrose - Clovenfords

Outdoor Activities

An easy cycle through the towns Clovenfords, Melrose, Galashiels, and Tweedbank. Distance: 7.7 miles


Galloway International Dark Sky Park - Castle Douglas

Dark Skies

See the night sky as you have never seen it before, studded with thousands of stars and the Milky Way stretching overhead from horizon to…