to South
of Scotland Countryside Trails
and
Tweed Trails
350km
of waymarked routes for riders, cyclists and walkers
SOSCT
are within easy striking distance from central and southern
Scotland as well as northern England AND the routes link in
with the Pennine Bridleway, Border Country Ride and many others.
History
Comes Alive!
This
enticing network of multi-use trails has recently been created
for many to enjoy. The South of Scotland has a rich heritage
of old drove roads, old Roman roads, old railway lines, former
pedlar’s paths, forest tracks and many others. An enterprising
path regeneration programme was finalised in summer 2005 and
you are now cordially invited to follow in the footsteps of
cattle drovers, centurions and the thousands of enthusiastic
walkers, riders and cyclists who have already been experiencing
the delights of these new trails.
Pick
and Click
See
for yourself the vast range of accessible, well signposted
terrain that is now open for you to enjoy. Choose your route
by clicking on the specific trail buttons. Get your map and
off you go!
(pocket maps download for easy folding)
Accommodation
and Stabling
Rides
of several days’ length can be made on the trails. Riders
who plan to spend more than a one-day riding can access a
list of accommodation with stabling close to the route by
clicking on the South of Scotland Countryside Trails and Horses
Welcome links at the bottom of this page. Details of accommodation
for walkers, cyclists and motorists are available from www.VisitScotland.com
Using
the routes
Remember to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code Respect
the privacy, safety and livelihoods of those living or working
in the countryside, and the needs of other people enjoying
the outdoors Look after the places and routes you visit and
enjoy: take only memories: leave only footprints. Accept responsibility
for your own actions. Keep dogs under close control at all
times, ideally on a short lead, particularly where there are
livestock.
Full
colour brochures for all the routes with information on relevant
Ordnance Survey Maps plus accommodation suggestions are available
from all VisitScotland information centres or by sending a
stamped addressed envelope (47p) to SOSCT LEAFLET REQUEST,
Southern Upland Partnership, Lindean Mill, Galashiels, TD1
3PE.
Funding
SOSCT is an innovative partnership project involving British
Horse Society Scotland, Central Tweeddale Paths, East
Tweeddale Local Path Group, North Tweeddale Paths, Scottish
Borders Council, Solway Heritage and The Tweed Forum under
the umbrella of Southern Upland Partnership, Supported
by Heritage Lottery, European Union, Scottish Natural
Heritage and Forestry Commission Scotland funding. |
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