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Glen Trail
 

The Glen Trail starts and finishes at the Ponds, but explores a little further up the glen.

Marvel at the magnificant Douglas Fir trees which are nearly 100 years old and stand over 100 feet tall. Some are now sailing the high seas as masts on tall ships.

How to get there:

Glen Trail can be started from Red Squirrel Car Park in Glentress Forest which is part of Forests of the Scottish Borders. Peebles is the nearest town or village.

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

Douglas firs on the Glen Trail at Glentress forests

Red Squirrel Car Park Facilities.
ToiletsParking ChargeInformationEasy Access
Grade of trail:
Sensible footwareEasy
Trail waymarking:
green
Length of trail:
1.0 miles
Approximate time of trail:
30 minutes
Open or closed:
open


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