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.


Southern Upland Way - Portpatrick

Outdoor Activities

One of Scotland’s Great Trails was designed as a remote walking experience so good planning is necessary. Do not attempt unless properly prepared


Snorkel Wild - Eyemouth

Outdoor Activities

Discover UK snorkelling and marine life along the stunning east coast of Scotland in Coldingham Bay. Suitable for beginners, families & one to one.


Glencorse View and Great Glen Mystery Trail - Penicuik

Low Level Walks

A great walk for families or those wanting a short walk with magnificent views of Glencorse Reservoir. Distance 2.7 miles/1-1.5 hours


The Merrick - Glentrool

Nature & Animals

The Merrick is the highest mountain in southern Scotland. With a summit elevation of 843 metres, it lies in the Range of the Awful Hand.


Colvend Golf Club - Dalbeattie,

Golf Course

Our testing parkland layout offers a challenge to all abilities and is one of the area’s most popular golfing experiences.


Jenny Barry’s Cave - Carlops

Nature & Animals

Jenny Barry was reputed to be one of the two witches or 'carlins' from which the village of Carlops takes its name.


Stranraer and District Angling Association - Stranraer

Outdoor Activities

From remote wild brown trout fishing, to a well stocked user friendly loch.


Berwickshire Coastal Path - Cockburnspath

Outdoor Activities

The Berwickshire Coastal Path is one of Scotland's Great Trails starting at Cockburnspath in the north down to Berwick upon Tweed.


Eildon Hills - Melrose

Low Level Walks

These distinctive hills have well marked routes for walking as part of longer routes or just as a day out in themselves


Four Pentland Hills Reservoirs - Penicuik

Nature & Animals

A moderate walk for experienced walkers over a mixture of moorland and farmland. There are good views over Edinburgh and Fife


Galloway Forest Park - Newton Stewart

Nature & Animals

Anytime is a great time to visit The Galloway Forest Park has everything you need for a great day out, whatever the time of year.


Innerleithen and Walkerburn by the River Tweed - Innerleithen

Nature & Animals

This walking route is a lovely way to get between the two towns.


In Our Nature - Eyemouth

Nature & Animals

In Our Nature - offering nature tours, talks, courses and advice on or around the Berwickshire Coast


Carlingwark Loch - Castle Douglas

Nature & Animals

A freshwater loch with footpath.


White Loch of Myrton - Port William

Nature & Animals

The White Loch is part of the Monreith Estate, which has been owned by the Maxwells since the 17th Century.


Tibbie Shiels circular - Selkirk

Low Level Walks

This is a good walk with beautiful views. Grade: Moderate Distance: 5 miles


RSPB Mersehead - Dumfries

Nature & Animals

A spectacular reserve, based on the Solway Firth.


Rockcliffe - Dalbeattie

Outdoor Activities

Coastal walks


Barrhill Woods - Kirkcudbright

Nature & Animals

Barhill Woods


Blackburn Falls - Newcastleton

Nature & Animals

The waterfalls on the Lang Gill and Black Burn were once a popular Liddesdale excursion but they are now seldom visited


The Glen and Birkscairn Hill - Innerleithen

Outdoor Activities

This is a more challenging walk on forestry tracks, farm tracks, paths and open hill and hill tracks. Some sections may be muddy at times.…


Tweed Valley Forest Park - Glentress

Outdoor Activities

Tweed Valley Forest Park is made of up seven forests in the Scottish Borders and is the most popular and visited forest in Scotland.


Glenwhan Gardens, Arboretum and Tea Room - Dunragit

Parks & Gardens

Glenwhan Gardens has been described as one of the most beautiful made gardens in Scotland with unique & stunning sea views across the Mull of…


River Cree - Newton Stewart

Nature & Animals

The River Cree runs through Newton Stewart and into the Solway Firth, forming part of the natural boundary between the historical counties of Wigtownshire and…


Coldstream, Hirsel Estate and River Tweed - Coldstream

Low Level Walks

Walking along riverside grassland, woodland paths, some muddy in places and board walks, road. Distance 11 miles/5.5 or 6 hours


Kitchen Coos & Ewes - Newton Stewart

Outdoor Activities

Highland cows, farmer guided tours and farmhouse baking are just some of the ingredients that go into making an experience you'll never forget.


Galloway Alpacas - Gatehouse of Fleet

Nature & Animals

Nestled in the beautiful surroundings of SW Scotland near to Gatehouse of Fleet. Alpaca trekking, experiences, weddings and events.


The Lees Riverside - Coldstream

Low Level Walks

An easy walk along Mainly grassy and stone paths. Duration: 1.5miles/1 hour to complete


Kelso Bridge - Kelso

Outdoor Activities

Historic Bridge across the River Tweed.


Smugglers Trail - Eyemouth

Outdoor Activities

The Smuggler's Trail is a route retracing the history of smugglers from the 1750s on the Berwickshire coast.