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Drove Road
 

This trail takes you to the old settlement of Belshiel and you are following the footsteps of the cattle and sheep drovers who plied their trade between the pastures of Scotland and the markets of England.

How to get there:

Drove Road can be started from Priesthill Car Park in Newcastleton Forest which is part of Forests of the Scottish Borders. Newcastleton is the nearest town or village.

From Canonbie or Bonchester Bridge take the B6357, then take the unclassified road at the southern end of Newcastleton village and follow the signs for Dykecrofts. Go straight on past Dykecrofts car park until you reach Priesthill car park.

OS Grid Reference: NY505881

Local walking group on a trail in Newcastleton forest

Priesthill Car Park Facilities.
ParkingEasy Access
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearModerate
Trail waymarking:
yellow
Length of trail:
1.8 miles
Approximate time of trail:
1 hour
Open or closed:
open


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