Ettrick Marshes
The Ettrick Marshes is a mosaic of woodland, wetland, grassland and open water habitats of national conservation importance. Borders Forest Trust is working to restore and manage these floodplain habitats and encourage visitors to experience this unique environment.
The Ettrick Marshes are a haven for wildlife supporting many mammals and insects, over 250 species of plant and more than 80 species of birds. Exotic conifers were felled from the floodplain and natural wetland flora and fauna is now returning to the area.
Visitors are encouraged to access and explore the Marshes and surrounding forest using the network of colour coded way marked trails on this map. An orienteering course is also set out along the routes for those looking for a greater navigational challenge.
The main Ettrick Marshes site is owned by Forestry Commission Scotland and managed in partnership with BFT and the local community.
