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Swinnie
 

One of the smallest woodlands managed by Forestry Commission Scotland in the Scottish Borders, but a very diverse forest for its size.

The forest is mainly conifer trees mixed in with broadleaves giving a woodland that is changing it's colours with every season.

The forest is surrounded by farmland making it a haven for wildlife.

Close to the historic Town of Jedburgh, you may even see a horse & rider from Jed, preparing for the Jedharts Callant, which takes place in the town every July.

How to get there:

Swinnie is part of Forests of the Scottish Borders. Jedburgh is the nearest town or village.

From Jedburgh, Follow the A68 south for approx 2 miles, heading for Newcastle, turn right onto the B6357 Signposted for Bonchester Bridge and Newcastleton and follow for approx 3 miles, Swinnie Forest is signposted on the public road, take the 2nd entrance on the left and you will find a small picnic site and Car Park.

OS Grid Reference: nt620150

Start your visit from:

Swinnie

Other places to go in Forests of the Scottish Borders

SUN DAPPLED ROAD

Facilities:

Parking

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingPicnic

Contact:

Forestry Commission

01750 721120
e-mail: fe.selkirk@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


active woods
What's of interest
You can download the Scottish Borders events leaflet 2008.

Views from higher up the forest road give a great view of Jedburgh and the surrounding hills. There is a picnic site in an area of broadleaved trees, which were planted by Girl Guides and Brownies from Jedburgh to celebrate the millienium during 1999/2000.

There is a singletrack cycle trail also open which was completed in partnership with Jedforest Trails and is part of the Justice Trail, a 40 kilometre cycle route around Jedburgh.

Horse riding takes place in the forest along with informal dog walking.

What's on
Useful sites
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