Bemersyde Moss
A long, narrow strip of marsh, willow scrub and open water that is home to a range of breeding and over-wintering wildfowl. Fantastic views can be had from the bird hide, which is accessible for wheelchair users.
Why visit?
- Breeding birds
- Wintering wildfowl
- Otters
Best time to visit?
- Apr to Aug for breeding birds
- Oct to Mar for wintering wildfowl
- All year round for otters
Visit for:
- Mammals
- Birdwatching
Directions
Take the B6404 from St. Boswells, cross the Tweed and take the second left turn, a minor road which leads to Maidenhall. Turn right (north) at the T-junction north of Maidenhall. Bemersyde Moss is 0.5 miles beyond the T-junction. Limited parking is available in the lay-by on the right hand side immediately after the sharp right turn.
Getting onto the reserve
Across the road from the lay-by, a boardwalk accessible to wheelchairs leads to the bird viewing hide which overlooks the reserve.
Getting round this reserve
The viewing hide is a short distance from the lay-by along a boardwalk which is suitable for wheelchairs.
Visitor information
Nearest town
Melrose (8 miles)
OS grid ref
NT614340
OS landranger
Map 74
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