Tweed Valley Forest Park Explained

Tweed Valley Forest Park
Photo Alt:Glentress Forest
Location:Scottish Borders, Scotland
Coordinates:55.6833°N -11°W
Area Ha:6,365
Established:2002
Governing Body:Forestry and Land Scotland
Website:Tweed Valley Forest Park

Tweed Valley Forest Park is forest park in the border region of Scotland. It consists of a network of eight forests managed by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) spread along the valley of the River Tweed,[1] and which are managed with an emphasis on recreational facilities for visitors.[2]

The forest park was established in 2002,[3] and covers 64km2.[4]

At each location there is a car park and waymarked trails for visitors. Some of the site have more facilities, such as toilets and mountain bike trails.[5] The eight forests are:[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tweed Valley Forest Park. Forestry and Land Scotland. 9 April 2019.
  2. Web site: Other national designations . Scottish Natural Heritage. 3 May 2018.
  3. Web site: Dumfries and Borders District Strategic Plan 2009-2013. Forest Enterprise Scotland. 10 February 2019. 16.
  4. Web site: National Forest Estate Forest Parks GB. Scottish Government Spatial Data Infrastructure. 21 September 2017. 14 May 2018.
  5. Web site: Tweed Valley Forest Park Map. Forestry and Land Scotland. 9 April 2019.