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Innerleithen - Elibank & Traquair


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About Innerleithen - Elibank & Traquair

Elibank and Traquair forests meet at the Bold Burn and form the largest woodland in the Tweed Valley.

Predominantly coniferous and with fine views, it is home to one of the finest downhill mountain biking venues in the world - for more information please visit the 7stanes website.

There are also opportunities for walking along the Southern Upland Way long distance footpath which passes through Traquair village and up on to Minch Moor.

How to get there:

Innerleithen - Elibank & Traquair is part of Forests of the Scottish Borders. Innerleithen is the nearest town or village.

At Innerleithen, turn off the A72 and take the B709. The forest edge lies on the other side of the bridge over the River Tweed, just outside the village.

OS Grid Reference: NT336357
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Start your visit from:

Innerleithen Car Park
Big air over Innerleithen

Facilities:

Parking ChargeInformation

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse Riding

Contact:

Forestry Commission

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

User Comments

Name: Bolty (5 Stars)
17/Sep/2009
The best place I have ever ridden,it'sjust a pity that it's a 4 hour drive to get there and £60 return trip fuel costs, move it closer to Lancashire please!

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