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.


Tweed Valley Railway - Innerleithen

Low Level Walks

The Tweed Valley Railway Path is a linear route along the old railway line between Innerleithen and Peebles.


Lanton Loop - Jedburgh

Nature & Animals

The 6.5km Lanton Loop offers fun for all the family, within the Lanton Woods.


RSPB Mull of Galloway - Stranraer

Nature & Animals

An outstanding coastal reserve of grassland and heath.


Loch Trool - Glentrool

Nature & Animals

Loch Trool is a narrow, freshwater loch that is surrounded by stunning scenery due to its elevated position in Glentrool, in the Galloway Forest Park.


Bowmont Forest - Kelso

Nature & Animals

Bowmont Forest lies 3 miles south of Kelso, to the east of Eckford.


Glencorse Reservoir - Penicuik

Nature & Animals

Glencorse Reservoir is a reservoir in Midlothian, Scotland, UK, two miles west of Glencorse, in the Pentland Hills.


Thornielee - Galashiels

Nature & Animals

A Small Forestry Commission site. The easy access route, Meadow Trail is 0.5 miles


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…


Loch Ken - Parton

Nature & Animals

Loch Ken, located in the picturesque Glenkens, is a 9 mile long freshwater loch, that is fed from the north by the Water of Ken.


Harlaw Reservoir - Balerno

Nature & Animals

A gentle walk around a reservoir built to supply water to Edinburgh and surrounding areas


St Abbs and Coldingham Bay - St Abbs

Nature & Animals

This circular route from Coldingham to St Abbs offers breathtaking views.


Gledpark - Kirkcudbright

Nature & Animals

An opportunity to get up close to Scotlands most iconic species in a truly natural setting.


Crichope Linn - Thornhill

Nature & Animals

Crichope Linn is a stunning gorge and waterfall between Cample and Gatelawbridge.


Brunstane Burn - Edinburgh

Low Level Walks

This is a walk and cycle way all along the burn and the route is now part of the John Muir Way


The Tweed Valley Osprey Project - Glentress

Nature & Animals

Get close to magnificent ospreys at the Wild Watch viewing centre at Glentress and catch a glimpse of them on the webcam in season.


Nisbet Rhodes - Duns

Nature & Animals

A very short loop south of Duns.


Clatteringshaws Loch - New Galloway

Outdoor Activities

Clatteringshaws Loch is a freshwater reservoir that was created by damming the Galloway River Dee as part of the Galloway Hydro Electric Scheme.


Roslin to Penicuik - Gunpowder walking path - Roslin

Nature & Animals

A walk taking in Midlothian’s former paper and gunpowder mill sites.


Pease Dean Wildlife Reserve - Cockburnspath

Nature & Animals

Pease Dean is a beautiful, ancient semi-natural woodland.


Berwickshire Marine Reserve - Eyemouth

Nature & Animals

Explore the breathtaking Berwickshire coastline with your very own marine rangers as they rock pool, snorkel and collect scientific data throughout the summer!


Mochrum Loch - Mochrum

Nature & Animals

Mochrum Loch is a large freshwater loch, approximately 8 miles west of the town of Wigtown.


St Abbs Charters - St Abbs

Outdoor Activities

Diving, snorkelling, swimming and wildlife tours in the pristine St Abbs Marine Reserve


Duns Law - Duns

Nature & Animals

This leisurely walk leads through the grounds of Duns Castle.


Scottish Borders Donkey Sanctuary - Newtown St Boswells

Nature & Animals

A beautifully set Donkey Sanctuary in an 80 acre estate


Glentress Forest - Ponds Trail - Glentress

Low Level Walks

Stroll around the enchanted Glentress ponds with lots of wildlife spotting opportunities en route.


Loch Urr - Corsock

Nature & Animals

Loch Urr is a loch 7 miles north of the village of Corsock. It is a known locally as a good fishing spot, the most…


Cheviot Hills - Wooler

Scenic Views

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


Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve - Wigtown

Outdoor Activities

Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve is the largest LNR in Britain. Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) are places where you can enjoy local wildlife or geology.


Fala Flow Loch - Pathhead

Nature & Animals

Fala Flow Loch is worth exploring when walking round Fala Moor. Park in Fala village


Rhymer’s Route - Melrose

Low Level Walks

Long route on paths, tracks and stretches of open country. Steep gradients in places. Please wear suitable footwear. Distance: 9 miles/ 5+ hours