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Craik


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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 all ability access 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
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

Name: Anonymous (1 Star)
19/Nov/2009
Poor hygiene in public toilets and empty animal feeders.

Name: Anonymous
7/Nov/2009
No nuts or seeds in any of the feeders at the hide. Toilets also needed a clean.

Name: Anonymous
28/Apr/2009
although there are feeding stations for the birds and the squirrels, there was no nuts or seeds in any of the feeders

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