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Craik


(Average user rating4 unrated 3.3/5)

About Craik

Nestling in the heart of the southern uplands, Craik Forest is great for those who want to 'get away from it all'.

Woodland trails and cycle tracks can be found around Craik village.

The Waterfall Walk beside the Aithouse Burn is particularly stunning, at any time of year. There is the all ability access 'Burnside trail' along the Borthwick water, with information on the salmon spawning, bats and local Roman history.

A hide allows the fortunate to view the elusive red squirrel, alongside a variety of woodland birds.

The large scale and isolation of this forest makes it perfect for the keen naturalist. In good weather you will be rewarded by a stunning woodland landscape on a massive scale.

This is a working forest, so please take care.

How to get there:

Craik is part of Forests of the Scottish Borders. Hawick is the nearest town or village.

From Hawick, follow the A7 towards Carlisle.

At Martins Bridge turn onto the B711 and follow this road until you come to Roberton, which is a very small village and school. Just beyond the school, turn down to the left and then follow the unclassified single track road. Craik Forest is well sign posted.

OS Grid Reference: NT353080
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Start your visit from:

Craik Car Park

Other places to go in Forests of the Scottish Borders

Craik forest picnic area

Facilities:

ToiletsInformationParkingEasy Access

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingWildlife ActivitiesPicnicView Point

Contact:

Forestry Commission

01750 721120
e-mail: dumfries&borders@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

3 Stars 3 Stars

Used to come here all the time on the bike all year round and had some amazing runs and cycle runs. Went back last year to find they were doing loads of felling work which cutt off basically the whole bike route. Fair enough I though but to check up almost 9 months later to find they're still doing the same job is very disseapointing really. Such a waste of a great cycling spot. That said its still great for walks or runs!

Pete, 19/Jan/2012
5 Stars 5 Stars

Craik is a fantastic forrest to wander around and feel like your a million miles from anywhere. I visit Craik weekly with my dog Vinnie and love it.

Karen Spratt, 7/Oct/2011
1 Star 1 Star

Very poor signposting for a diversion turned a 3/4 of an hour walk into a 2 hour one! Wish we'd remembered to take our own map with us.

David Comyn, 1/Aug/2011
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