Glentress Forest
Peebles, Southern Scotland
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 1.1 mi (Open Charge Map)
Tucked into the forest near Peebles in Southern Scotland, Glentress Forest is a holiday park that suits larger groups or extended families, sleeping up to 10. EV charging is available nearby, which is handy if you're arriving by car and plan to explore the Borders during your stay.
The setting puts you close to the trees of Go Ape Glentress Forest, just 0.8 miles away, making it a good base for those after an active day out. For a quieter pace, Peebles Museum and Gallery and the John Buchan Story are both 1.6 miles off, giving you a bit of local history and culture to dip into. Stow station, 11.3 miles away, offers a rail link if you'd rather leave the car behind for part of the trip.
The setting puts you close to the trees of Go Ape Glentress Forest, just 0.8 miles away, making it a good base for those after an active day out. For a quieter pace, Peebles Museum and Gallery and the John Buchan Story are both 1.6 miles off, giving you a bit of local history and culture to dip into. Stow station, 11.3 miles away, offers a rail link if you'd rather leave the car behind for part of the trip.
Facilities
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
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Where you'll be
Glentress Forest
Explore the area
Everything within reach of Glentress Forest — days out, famous places and the local food worth walking to.
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Things to do
Days out and attractions, nearest first
🎢 Theme Parks · 0.8 mi
Go Ape Glentress Forest
Go Ape Glentress Forest is a high ropes and zip wire course set in the Tweed Valley near Peebles, bu...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1.6 mi
Peebles Museum and Gallery
Local museum in the Chambers Institute, Peebles, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1.6 mi
John Buchan Story
The John Buchan Story is a small museum in the Scottish Borders dedicated to the life and legacy of...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.4 mi
Robert Smail's Printing Works
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.4 mi
Robert Smail's Printing Works
Architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 13.6 mi
Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre
The Great Tapestry of Scotland Visitor Centre in Galashiels tells the country's history through stit...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 13.7 mi
Old Gala House
Old Gala House is a historic building dating back to 1583, once home to the Lairds of Galashiels and...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 14.3 mi
Halliwell's House Museum & Robson Gallery
Tucked down the narrow, cobbled Halliwell's Close in Selkirk, this atmospheric 18th century house le...
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Places to visit
The famous spots within a day trip
Castle & Heritage · 2.6 mi
Neidpath Castle
National Trust · 4.4 mi
Robert Smail's Printing Works
Castle & Heritage · 4.9 mi
Traquair House
Castle & Heritage · 5.2 mi
Glen House
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