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About Red Squirrel Walk
Walk along the forest's edge and take in spectacular views over the Tweed Valley.
The walk climbs to a high point on Cardie Hill, where there are the remains of an Iron Age hillfort. The walk returns through the magnificant Douglas Fir stand and alongside the ponds.
How to get there:
Red Squirrel Walk can be started from Red Squirrel Car Park in Glentress Forest which is part of Forests of the Scottish Borders. Peebles is the nearest town or village.
The car park is one and a half miles east of Peebles on the A72
Follow the signs to the Red Squirrel car park.
OS Grid Reference: NT 285402
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
| Red Squirrel Car Park Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: 2 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Open or closed: open |
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