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Butterfly Trail
 

An easy walk with only a slight climb which then takes you along the edge of the forest before returning to the car park. Interpretation about a butterfly's lifecycle is available on this trail.

How to get there:

Butterfly Trail can be started from Thornielee Car Park in Thornielee which is part of Forests of the Scottish Borders. Walkerburn and Galashiels are the nearest towns or villages.

Take the A72 from Walkerburn or Galashiels.

OS Grid Reference: NT 405364

Dark Green Fritillary

Thornielee Car Park Facilities.
InformationParkingEasy AccessOther Facilities
Grade of trail:
Sensible footwareEasyeasy access
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
0.4 miles
Approximate time of trail:
15 minutes
Open or closed:
open


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