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.


Edgelaw Reservoir - Gorebridge

Nature & Animals

A beautiful spot, surrounded by woodlands to take a walk. Be aware there's no path all around the 36 acre reservoir


Talla Reservoir - Biggar

Outdoor Activities

Talla Reservoir is located a mile southeast from Tweedsmuir in the Scottish Borders. It is an earth-work dam fed by Talla Water and supplies water…


Bier Law Circular - Walkerburn

Low Level Walks

This circular is easier than its length suggests because it follows forestry tracks and has super views over the Tweed Valley hills. Duration: 3-4hours


Gore Glen Woodland Park - Gorebridge

Nature & Animals

Explore mature woodlands on whin pathways to woodlands, riverside and ponds. There are path links to Gorebridge and Arniston Estate.


Baddingsgill Reservoir - West Linton

Nature & Animals

Baddinsgill Reservoir is a reservoir close to Carlops. The reservoir occupies about 23.7 hectares


Melville Golf Centre, Range & Course - Midlothian

Outdoor Activities

Melville Golf Centre is truly a golfing centre of excellence.


Stobo Japanese Water Gardens - Peebles

Parks & Gardens

The Stobo Japanese Water Garden was created over a hundred years ago and is a serene and tranquil hidden gem in the grounds of Stobo…


Salmon Pools on the Tweed - Galashiels

Outdoor Activities

One of three salmon pools on this bend in the River Tweed.


Borders Abbey Way - Melrose

Outdoor Activities

The Borders Abbeys Way is a route linking the four great ruined abbeys in the region in Kelso, Jedburgh, Melrose and Dryburgh. Distance: 68 miles


Gladhouse Reservoir - Gorebridge

Nature & Animals

Gladhouse Reservoir is the largest area of freshwater in the Lothians. It was created in 1879 by the engineer James Leslie


Ironmills Park - Dalkeith

Parks & Gardens

An iron foundry was established here in 1648, manufacturing iron bars, sheet iron and heavy metal goods. The hammers were powered by the water from…


River and Woodland Walk - Newcastleton

Outdoor Activities

A short circular exploring part of the immaculate Newcastleton village, the Liddel Water and neighbouring woodland.


Broom Fisheries and Broom Fisheries Holiday Homes - Annan

Outdoor Activities

Home to Scotland’s leading coarse fishing lakes and waters, nestled away in a quiet, picturesque corner of South West Scotland.


Selkirk Golf Club - Selkirk

Golf Course

Green fees payable in foyer, please enter details in visitors book provided


Three Lochs Riding Stables - Newton Stewart

Outdoor Activities

Welcome to the Three Lochs Riding Stables.  Whether you are a beginner or advanced rider you will enjoy the treks through the stunning Galloway Forest.


Loch Ettrick - Thornhill

Nature & Animals

Loch Ettrick sits within the heart of the Forest of Ae, 7km east southeast of Thornhill. The loch is stocked with rainbow and blue trout.


The Justice Trail - Jedburgh

Outdoor Activities

Developed by Jedforest Trails with mountain bikers in mind. Distance: 25miles


Isle of Whithorn Loop - Isle of Whithorn

Outdoor Activities

10 miles leisurely but rolling cycling route.


Langfauld & Potholm - Langholm

Low Level Walks

8km walk along both sides of the River Esk.


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.


DiveStay - Eyemouth

Outdoor Activities

Scuba or sight seeing Boat charter


Denholm to Bedrule - Denholm

Nature & Animals

This leisurely walking route starts in the piqturesque village of Denholm.


Sir Walter Scott Way - Selkirk

Low Level Walks

A 5-7 day cross country walk that connects inspirations of Sir Walter Scott's work. The route is approximately 92-94 miles long


Neth Hill Border Collies - Heriot

Nature & Animals

Sheepdog Demonstration in the beautiful Moorfoot hills. Come and watch sheepdogs in action in their own environment


Straiton Pond Local Nature Reserve - Loanhead

Parks & Gardens

Straiton Pond Local Nature Reserve is a small wildlife haven, set amid rolling farmland, and close to Loanhead and Straiton Retail Park


Southerness Beach and Lighthouse - Southerness

Nature & Animals

The beach at Southerness is popular for its clean white sands, and is a great spot for paddling at high tide.


Kayak and SUP Hire Scottish Borders - Selkirk

Outdoor Activities

Kayak & SUP HIre in the Scottish Borders. Based at St Marys Loch we hire out JOBE SUPS and PARADISE sit on kayaks.


The Raiders' Road Otter Pool - Castle Douglas

Nature & Animals

Series of shallow pools along Raiders' Road with picnic benches to sit and enjoy the view


Laghead Walk - Gatehouse of Fleet

Low Level Walks

This circular farmland and moorland walk is 11km and takes about 4 hours to complete.


Burghlee Park - Loanhead

Parks & Gardens

Recreational Open Space