About Drove Road
This trail takes you to the old settlement of Belshiel.
You are following the footsteps of the cattle and sheep drovers who plied their trade between the pastures of Scotland and the markets of England.
How to get there:
Drove Road can be started from Priesthill Car Park in Newcastleton Forest which is part of Forests of the Scottish Borders. Newcastleton is the nearest town or village.
From Canonbie or Bonchester Bridge, take the B6357, then take the unclassified road at the southern end of Newcastleton village and follow the signs for Dykecrofts.
Go straight on past Dykecrofts car park until you reach Priesthill car park.
OS Grid Reference: NY505881
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
| Priesthill Car Park Facilities. |
![]() ![]() |
| Grade of trail: |
![]() ![]() |
Trail waymarking:
|
| Length of trail: 1.8 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 1 hour |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Forestry Commission 01750 721120 e-mail: dumfries&borders@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
unrated)





Please tell us what you think...