Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys
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Ettrick & Yarrow Valleys - that's the place for cycling

 

Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys offer superb cycling with options for everyone - from longer road cycling routes that require time and energy to shorter circular routes that can be cycled in a few hours or over the course of a day.And there are mountain biking options too!

Cycling in the ettrick and yarrow valleys

The valleys offer a wide variety of road cycling routes for all ages, levels and abilities.  The scenery is breathtaking and there is everything from challenging terrain to gentle and undulating cycle routes.  The valleys are increasingly popular with cyclists and some of the best cycling in Scotland can be enjoyed here.

Make sure you stop along the way to enjoy the amazing views and pause for a break at the various eateries throughout the area.

Mountain biking at glentressWe are also just a short distance away from the world class and very popular  7 stanes mountain biking centres at Glentress and Innerleithen - which have everything from beginners' trails to extreme downhill. 

Glentress is probably one of the most renowned cycling centres in Britain.  It has won several awards and the downhill trails at Innerleithen are regarded as some of the most outstanding in the UK.  

As you may already know, the Ettrick and Yarrow valleys have hosted stages of  the 'Tour of Britain' race several times as well as having a number of cycling events throughout the year.  This is testament to the quality of the cycling options available in this area. 

In fact, many of the accommodation providers have cycle friendly facilities (storage and washing) due to the popularity of this activity in the Ettrick and Yarrow valleys.

The next Tour o' the Borders event will take place on Sunday 9th August 2015.  It is staged on closed roads - many of which wind through the Ettrick and Yarrow valleys.  For more details please see the Tour o' the Borders website.


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24 June 2017


Dig Bowhill An Introduction to Archaeology Workshop

3 hr Workshops starting 10am and 1.30 suitable for 14+yrs £10 per sesion

The landscape of the Bowhill Estate is rich in archaeological remains from many different eras. To celebrate Visit Scotland’s year of History, Heritage and Archaeology 2017, we are hosting an introduction to archaeology aimed at beginners.

A stone’s throw away from our courtyard lies the site of a pre-Roman fort. In four sessions, lasting 3 hours each, we plan to investigate this site using a series of test pits to try to better understand this part of Bowhill’s ancient past. The finds will be analysed post-excavation with the help of experts, and participants will have the chance to attend a presentation on the results.

If you have an interest in archaeology, come and join us for as many of the sessions as you like over the weekend. All materials and instruction provided.

Workshops at 10.00am and 1.30pm, lasting 3 hours each.

Not suitable for under 14s.

Booking essential. For more information or to secure your place, please call 01750 22204 or email [email protected].

Date: 24 June 2017

Saturday Ranger Club Bowhill Eastate

Bowhill House suitable for 6yrs and over £5.00 per child

eturning for a second year our Saturday Club will bring some of the fun of Holiday Club to the weekends, a chance to leave the parents behind and get out for some woodland fun! Running throughout the season sessions will include favourites like den building along with some bush craft, fire lighting and woodland games.

The club is suitable for age 6 and over. Over 8’s can be left unattended.

Price: £5 per child.

Booking recommended. To secure your place, please call 01750 22204 or email [email protected].

Date: 24 June 2017

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