Plan A Visit
Educational Visits
Group Visits
The Scottish Borders
Bowhill House & Gardens
The Buccleuch Collection
History
Bowhill House Gardens
House Tours
Love & Respect Victorian Age Exhibition
The Adventure Playground
The Victorian Kitchen
Walking and Hiking
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Fishing
Ranger Service
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The Walk
Throughout the woodland there is always something to see, from the tiniest insect perched on a bluebell, to the flighty Roe Deer that cut their way through the trees. If you’re really lucky you may even glimpse the elusive Red Squirrels.
Our Invaluable Volunteers
The task of reopening the path has only been made possible thanks to the help of a variety of dedicated volunteers and groups. One of the first to tackle the job of resurfacing the path was Works+, a charity dedicated to helping reduce youth unemployment in the area. Teams of young people came along to learn the basics of path construction, health and safety, and site management. Watch their video capturing the works here.
Unfortunately plans were delayed due to the pandemic however, as and when restrictions allowed, individual volunteers came in to continue the work. Now, 120 tons of surfacing, 30 volunteers, and a new innertube for our wheelbarrow later we have our path ready to open!
We hope you will enjoy walking this peaceful route through the policy woodlands of Bowhill!
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