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Cardrona Forest
Modern forestry plantation with picnic site and forest walks.
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| Theme: |
Early Settlers |
| Area Zone: |
Peebles |
| Town: |
Peebles |
| Distance from Town: |
5km / 3 miles |
| Grid ref: |
NT 2925 3846 |
| History of site: |
There are parking and picnic facilities and three waymarked walks, two of which afford opportunities to view the remains of an Iron Age fort and Cardrona Tower, a 16th century stronghold of the Govan family. Entrance to the tower was by a door in a corner stair turret. Please note that there is no pubic access to the tower which may be viewed from the outside only. |
| Admission charge: |
No |
| Opening hours: |
Unrestricted Access |
| Owner: |
Forestry Commission |
| Location reference: |
2 |
| Facilities: |
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