Newcastleton Forest

 

Newcastleton Forest lies in the heart of Liddesdale and stretches to the border with England where it meets Kielder Forest making it part of the largest forest in Britain.

The area is steeped in the history of the Reivers and cross-border raiding. Now a powerhouse for timber production, once much of this area was wild open moorland, dotted with small huts or shielings that were used when the cattle and sheep were brought up for summer grazing.

As you travel through the forest, you will see evidence of the past all around you - from Iron Age settlements and 5000 year old long cairns, to beautifully constructed circular sheep stells.

Newcastleton Forest is part of the 7stanes - please visit 7stanes website for more information on cycle trails using the link on the right hand side.

How to get there:

Newcastleton is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NY505881

From Canonbie or Bonchester Bridge take the B 6357, then take the unclassified road at the southern end of Newcastleton village and follow the signs for Dykecrofts.

Start your visit from:

Other places to go in Forests of the Scottish Borders

• Hyndlee Forest
  
• Swinnie
  
• Innerleithen - Elibank & Traquair
  
• Yair
  
• Cademuir
  
• Craik
  
• Thornielee
  
• Glentress Forest
  
• Caberston
  
• Cardrona
  

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Contact:

Kellie Brown
Administration Officer
01750 721120
e-mail: kellie.brown@forestry.gsi.gov.uk