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Recreation at Priesthill Car Park
 

This car park is the starting point for the walking routes listed below. Toilets are available at Dykecrofts car park and information point.

Walking trails

How to get there:

Priesthill Car Park is 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

Other places to go in Newcastleton Forest

Local people beside the wildlife pond at Priesthill car park and picnic area, Newcastleton forest

Facilities:

ParkingEasy Access

Activities

Horse RidingView Point
Walking Priest Hill
Ponds Trail
Drove Road
Viewpoint
Wildlife Activities Look out for dragonflies on the Ponds Trail.

Contact:

Will Huckerby
Recreation Manager
01750 721120
e-mail: will.huckerby@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


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