Things to do at Glentress Forest

Take the plunge with our partners, Take to the Water. From lochs and winding rivers to the wild sea, discover hidden gems in the South of Scotland on an introduction, half-day, or full-day swim.

Introduction
Half day
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Choose your nature-loving friend in the Forest Retreat, give them a name and bring them to life before starting your next adventure. Perfect for rainy days and DIY cabin activities.

Build a Forest Friend

Calling mini explorers! Get hands-on in the forest with our new Elvis Owl Nature Trail at Glentress Forest. Join Elvis Owl to explore the incredible wildlife around you, get stuck into activities and learn amazing things about nature.

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Spend some time with our resident Forest Ranger and learn the secrets of Glentress Forest.

Forest Survival
Mini Forest Rangers
Little Wild Ones
Guided Woodland Walk
Nature by night | Sept - March

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Join us every Wednesday & Saturday in the Forest Retreat from 5pm. Get the brains in gear with our Forest Quiz Night sharer in the Forest Retreat. Tuck into five mouthwatering small plates for £19 – just right for two.

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Head to the Forest Retreat and discover your creative side. Choose from a selection of woodland animals and experiment with spongy foam clay or a ceramic pottery item and paint a masterpiece to take away that same day.

Small item | £7.95
Medium item | £12.95
Large item | £15.95

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Designed for young riders of all skill levels, Ridelines’ Kids Camps run during English and Scottish school holidays. With professional coaching and amazing trails to tackle, your little adventurers can safely build their biking skills in incredible surroundings – guaranteed to grow their love for exploring outdoors!

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Master the mountain bike trails of Glentress with our guided rides, exclusively for our guests. Hire a bike or bring your own – then hop on and tackle the trails with help from the experts at Ridelines.

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Canoe the River Tweed. Climb local quarries. Take aim with archery or dive right in with a gorge walk. Embrace epic adventures close to the forest and experience the best of the Borders with our trusted partner, Biggar Adventure.

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• Relax & unwind treatments (1-5 hours) | from £125
• Time for two treatments (1-2 hours) | from £250
• Mummy to be spa treatments (2 hours) | from £190
• Pamper day (min 5 guests & 45 minutes) | from £325
• Premium spa (1-4.5 hours) | from £155

Celebrate in style and enjoy an incredible night in with your own personal chef experience, brought to you by Yhangry. Get an exclusive £100* off at check-out. Just use code: FOREST100

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• Takeaway Chicken Combo
• Takeaway Burgers
• Takeaway Curry
• Takeaway Pizza
• Woodland Afternoon Tea
• Traditional breakfast with free drink refills
• Quiz sharer with small plates
• Forest fizz and scones
• Movie night treats

The ultimate holiday treat

• Edmunds cocktails (6 bottles, shaker & ice)
• Case of wine (6 bottles)
• Fizz & chocolates
• Wine Selection (1 bottle)
• Case of prosecco (6 bottles)
• Nespresso Coffee Capsules

Our most popular extras

• The Food and Drink selection
• The Breakfast hamper
• The Essentials hamper
• Just for two selection
• The Premium Selection
• Barbecue hamper
• Romantic evening in
• Dog pamper pack
• Dog dressing gown
• Kiln dried logs
• Map and torch

Whether you’re a beginner or total pro, take on epic mountain bike trails at Glentress Forest. Home to one of the 7stanes mountain trail centres, it’s a world-class mountain bike centre, with trails designed for everyone. 

Discover enchanting ponds, follow the footsteps of ancient settlers, and uncover picture-perfect photo spots in the Tweed Valley. A relaxing stroll or a bracing hike – there’s something for everyone on Glentress Forest’s walking trails. 

With a Forest Park on your doorstep and historic villages to explore, the Tweed Valley has unique gems to discover. From prehistoric landscape and Roman settlements to printing presses and local literary heritage – explore it all against a breathtaking Borders backdrop.