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  • About the Borders
  • Countryside
    • Walks in and Around Towns
    • Longer Paths and Routes
    • Places of Interest
    • Events and Festivals
    • Scottish Outdoor Access Code
    • Information and Contacts
  • Further Information
  • Getting Around
  • Getting to the Borders
  • Halls and Venues
  • Places to Visit
  • Recreation
  • Special Interest Events
  • Sport and Physical Activity
  • Towns and Villages
  • External Websites
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The Scottish Borders provides great opportunities for outdoor recreation including walking, cycling, horse-riding and water-sports activities, whilst providing resources to improve people’s health and contribute to the Scottish Borders economy.  The Council’s Access and Countryside Team manages access to this outdoor resource. 

Contacts

If you would like to get in touch with the Countryside Ranger Service, e.g. for more information on guided walks, call 01835 830281, or email.

Should you wish to contact our Access Team, please contact the relevant area based Access Officer responsible for your area.  To see which Officer is responsible for your area, please open the Access Officer Areas Map. Tel: 01835 825060 or email the Access Team.