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Caberston Forest

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A forested climb to the site of an Iron Age hill fort

The Pirn Hill in Caberston Forest is one of many Iron Age settlements along the Tweed Valley. They’re known as ‘hill forts’. Though these may have been built more as status symbols than as a defence against attackers. They all hold commanding positions on hilltops, making them great places to drink in the view.


You'll also pass sculptures by local artist, Mary Kenny. She was inspired by different periods in Innerleithen’s history. See if you can spot prehistoric hunters, Roman soldiers, or a Celtic storyteller. You might also notice Innerleithen’s mills and spa, a family celebrating ‘Cleikum’, or the fish and farm animals that have sustained the town through the centuries.

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Innerleithen

The best downhill and enduro mountain-biking in the area

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  • Mountain biking
  • Viewpoint
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  • Charge parking
  • Picnic area
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Cardrona

Beautiful views of Tweed Valley and 2000 years of history

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  • Ancient monument
  • Horses welcome
  • Viewpoint
  • Trails
  • Charge parking
  • Picnic area
  • Toilets
  • Blue Badge parking

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Glentress

Award-winning mountain biking and so much more

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  • Toilets
  • Visitor centre
  • Charge parking
  • Shower
  • Viewpoint
  • Mountain biking
  • Wildlife hide
  • Trails
  • Go Ape
  • Picnic area
  • Café
  • Bike hire
  • Blue Badge parking
  • Accessible toilets

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