THREE new walking trails have been opened in the heart of the Tweed Valley.
The waymarked routes in Cardrona Forest are part of a £50,000 investment by Forest Enterprise Scotland to help boost tourism.
The first – Pen View Trail – has been categorised as ‘easy’ and is 1.7 miles long.
The second ‘easy’ route – Fergus’s Trail – is 2.4-miles through woodland to discover Cardrona Tower. And the ‘moderate’ four-mile Pikes Knowe Trail shows off Cardrona Tower and the Iron Age fort Castle Knowe.
Katie Jarvis, recreation forester with Forest Enterprise Scotland told us: “Cardrona Forest is a gem of a forest just outside Peebles and is especially a favourite for walkers who want a quieter and more relaxed time.
“It’s very popular with local people but also visitors from further afield.
“The trails range from over a mile long to four miles in length so there’s a bit of variety.
“You can take an easier walk for around an hour, right up to a longer leg stretcher of two hours if you have more time.”
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