Newcastleton

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Visitor information

Facilities

  • Horses welcome
  • Mountain biking
  • Trails
  • Wildlife hide
  • Parking
  • Picnic area

Public toilets and showers are available in Newcastleton village just off Douglas Square on Langholm Street next to the Fire Station (charges apply). Newcastleton also has several places to eat, drink and shop. 

Getting here

Newcastleton lies on the B6357, which links Bonchester Bridge and Canonbie.

For walking trails, take the unclassified road at the southern end of Newcastleton village to Priest Hill Car Park approx 2.0 miles (3.2km) from the village.

The 7stanes mountain bike trails all start/finish at the Douglas Square trailhead in the centre of Newcastleton Village.

Using SatNav?

TD9 0TA is the nearest postcode for Priest Hill car park in Newcastleton Forest.  For the 7stanes trailhead in the village, use postcode TD9 0QD.

Public transport

There are regular buses to Newcastleton from Hawick and Carlisle (except Sundays). You’ll find details at Traveline Scotland.

You can also reach Newcastleton under your own steam on the Reivers Route coast-to-coast cycle trail.

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Parking information

There is no charge to park in this car park.

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