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7stanes Office
Forestry Commission Scotland
55/57 Moffat Road
Dumfries
DG1 1NP
Tel: 01387 272 440
Fax: 01387 251 491

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Newcastleton - Directions

  • By Air: The nearest airport with Scheduled flights is at Newcastle upon Tyne.
  • By Road: From Carlisle join the A7 heading north. Around 8km after Longtown, turn right to join the B6357 at Canonbie. Turn left at the junction in the centre of Canonbie and continue on the B6357 for around 16km to Newcastleton. Just before entering Newcastleton, look for the turning on the right, signposted for Dykecrofts. Follow the road for around 2km to reach the trail head at the visitor centre.
  • GPS Post Code: TD9 0QD - nearest, not necessarily exact.
  • By Rail: For access to Newcastleton by train, Carlisle is the most convenient in terms of connections and services, although Gretna is closer, at around 32km from the trail head.