Swinnie Woods

A short circular through the Swinnie Plantation offering a safer environment for dog walking. You will pass through Swinnie Woods which is one of the smallest woodlands managed by Forestry Commission Scotland in the Scottish Borders.

The forest is mainly conifer trees mixed in with broadleaves. The forest is surrounded by farmland making it a haven for wildlife. Views from higher up the forest road give a great view of Jedburgh and the surrounding hills. There is a picnic area in the forest as well as horse and bike trails.

1. From the roadside go forward along the track for 1km.

2. At a small open area at the end of the track, turn left onto a forest ride and follow this around to the right, for some time alongside a wall.

3. At the burn turn left to follow the burn around the edge of the woodland continuing, crossing a small bridge, then alongside a field and crossing a second small bridge to reach an old wall and a path junction.

4. A route follows the Swinnie Burn and back a total of 1.5km. This route in the strip of woodland can be followed by walkers. Be aware that mountain bikers may also use this route.

5. From the path junction at the wall, turn left to follow a forest ride for 400m to reach a path junction.

6. Turn left to follow the forest ride for 300m to return to the track near the start. Turn right to return to the roadside at the small picnic area.