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Falla Brae car park


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About Falla Brae car park

Please note, due to construction of the new Go Ape adventure course, weekday diversions will be in place on trails throughout Glentress from Tuesday 29th May 2012. The following trail sections will be diverted Mon-Fri until 13th June 2012 but will remain open at weekends. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Mountain biking
The Dougie Bank Climb - affects Blue/red/black
Good Game Descent - Blue route

Walking
Partial sections of Buzzard's Nest Trail
Glen Trail - partial closures of Dougie Bank.

Diversions will be in place to direct walkers and bikers.

This car park gives you direct access to a number of walking trails in the main valley: the Ponds Trail (all abilities trail), Glen Trail and Red Squirrel.

There are picnic facilities and toilets nearby.

How to get there:

Falla Brae car park is in Glentress Forest which is part of Forests of the Scottish Borders.
The car park is one and a half miles east of Peebles on the A72. Once on the forest road, follow the signs to Falla Brae car park.
Peebles is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NT285402
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
Red Squirrel Sculpture

Facilities:

ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy Access

Activities

CyclingHorse RidingPicnic
Walking Ponds Trail
Buzzards Nest Trail
Glen Trail
Wildlife Activities Glentress is a rich and varied habitat attracting a wide range of wildlife.
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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