Friday, 06 Dec 2024
Are you planning to visit any of our forests? It’s important to always follow our safety signage and…
From the 2nd of December 2024: The upper and lower car park and the white Burnside Trail, blue Spruce Trail and red Aithouseburn Trail are closed due to tree felling operations, seven days a week.
Please follow all site safety signage and operator's instructions. The felling work is due to last until the end of February 2025.
Craik Forest is great for when you want to ‘get away from it all’. Nestling in the heart of the Southern Uplands, this large, remote woodland is home to red squirrels and many woodland birds.
Some of the trees here are over 100 years old, and the size and isolation of the forest makes it a great place for wildlife.
Trail closed due to tree felling work. The felling work is due to last until the end of February 2025. If visiting the wider forest, please follow all site safety signage and operator’s instructions.
A short stroll along the peaceful Borthwick Water, through graceful larch. Perfect for a picnic.
Wide and firm track throughout, with occasional loose gravel. Gentle rises and one section of boardwalk.
Allow ¼ hours
Find out about the salmon that spawn in the burn, and the bats, owls and squirrels that live in the trees.
Trail closed due to tree felling work. The felling work is due to last until the end of February 2025. If visiting the wider forest, please follow all site safety signage and operator’s instructions.
A wee daunder along the burn and through mature, moss-clad Norway spruce trees, a favourite habitat of the red squirrel.
Uneven gravel and earth paths. Some exposed tree roots and potentially muddy sections. Two short steep slopes and a pair of bridges.
Allow ½ hours
Trail closed due to tree felling work. The felling work is due to last until the end of February 2025. If visiting the wider forest, please follow all site safety signage and operator’s instructions.
Walk through some of Craik’s oldest trees and along the lovely Aithouse Burn. Great views over the forest.
Uneven grass and earth paths with some muddy sections. Some steep slopes. Includes a bridge and section of boardwalk.
Allow 1 hour
There's opportunities to spot red squirrels and woodland birds, so bring your binoculars.
You’ll find public toilets and places to eat in Hawick.
There is no charge to park in this car park. Please park with care and consideration. In particular please park in designated parking areas only and do not block entrances or gates.
From Hawick, follow the A7 towards Carlisle. At Martins Bridge turn onto the B711, signposted for Roberton. After about 3 ¼ miles, just beyond the school in Roberton, turn left and follow the unclassified single track road for about 6 ½ miles to the car park. Craik Forest is well signposted.
TD9 7PS is the nearest postcode.
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