Yair
COVID-19 update
Some FLS visitor centres are offering a reduced service, with walking and mountain bike trails remaining open, as are most toilets and car parks. Please check below for local updates on any closures.
We want to ensure your visit is an enjoyable and safe one.
Make sure you follow the Scottish Government’s FACTS advice – helping to protect yourself, your family and your local community, and follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code helping to keep Scotland beautiful.
Ancient history and ancient woodland
A quiet forest of mature trees, with some of the best views in the area across the Tweed Valley.
It’s a popular starting point for the climb to the Three Bretheren, an impressive hilltop that is home to three stone cairns. A well-loved local landmark, they were built in the 1500s by the lairds of Yair, Selkirk and Philiphaugh to mark the point where their properties met.
Guide map to Tweed Valley Forest Park (PDF 3.8MB)
Activities
The Three Brethren
Climb to the The Three Brethren - a trio of hilltop cairns dating back to the sixteenth century - and enjoy superb views across the surrounding countryside. To get there, follow signs through Yair Forest for the Southern Upland Way. It’s about 9 miles (14.4 km) to the bretheren and back, with some stiff climbing along the way. The full journey takes approximately 5 hours. Find out more at WalkHighlands.
Trails in Yair
A forest for everyone, Yair is a great area for cycling, walking and horse riding with miles of tracks to explore. Find out more about how we’re working to create ideal environments for walking, mountain biking and horse riding in the Tweed Valley Forest Park.
Tweed Valley Zoning Plan (PDF 6MB)
Facilities & access
The nearest public toilets are in Selkirk or Galashiels.
Getting here
The car park is on the south side of the A707, halfway between Selkirk and Caddonfoot.
Using SatNav?
TD1 3PW is the nearest postcode.
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