Yetholm Loch

Situated a mile west of Yetholm on the edge of the Cheviots, Yetholm Loch is an important area for breeding and over-wintering wildfowl, as well as providing wetland habitat such as willow carr, fen and swamp at the southern end of the loch.

Why visit?

Breeding birds
Wintering wildfowl
Chance to spot otters

Best time to visit?

Apr to Jul

Visit for:

Mammals
Birdwatching

Directions

From Kelso, follow the B6352 south-east. About 1.25 miles before Town Yetholm, turn right onto the narrow road to Lochside, where you will soon see a layby on the left for parking.

Getting onto the reserve

From the layby, go through the gate and follow the path (partly a boardwalk) to a bird hide on the western edge of Yetholm Loch.

Getting round this reserve

A path is maintained from the layby to the bird hide. To keep disturbance to a minimum, it is recommended that visitors do not enter the wetland habitats at the southern end of the reserve.