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Red Squirrel Car Park


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About Red Squirrel Car Park

This car park is away from the buzz of the main Osprey car park and gives you direct access to the Ponds Trail (all abilities trail), Glen Trail, Hill Hike, Red Squirrel Trail and Horsburgh Heights.

There are picnic facilities and toilets nearby.

How to get there:

Red Squirrel Car Park is 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 Sculpture

Facilities:

ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy Access

Activities

Horse RidingPicnic
Walking Hill Hike
Horsburgh Heights
Ponds Trail
Red Squirrel Walk
Glen Trail
Cycling Trailquest Historic Cycle Trail - Green Hill
Trailquest Historic Cycle Trail - Janet's Brae
Wildlife Activities Glentress is a rich and varied habitat attracting a wide range of wildlife.
Orienteering Permanent wayfaring course. Collect a map from Peebles Tourist Information Centre.
Arts Wooden sculpted Peg People.
View Point Along the Red Squirrel Trail out into the Tweed Valley.

Contact:

Forestry Commission

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

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Vehicle parking charges apply to ALL vehicles parking at Glentress Forest. The revenue raised from car parking tickets is used for facility maintenance and development. Please support to ensure the best quality trails for all to enjoy.

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