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Title: Parking in the borders
Post by: Islandplodder on 11:32:11, 26/08/20

I am planning a sort of borders cycle tour, with a bit of walking and hopefully wild camping, midges and weather permitting. Does anyone know where we could leave a car for about 4 days in Peebles, or maybe Selkirk? In the past I have always asked the local tourist information, but these days they are remarkably hard to find or contact.

Title: Re: Parking in the borders
Post by: April on 19:21:04, 26/08/20

I've only parked at Potburn, west of Ettrick overnight and near Talla Reservoir. There are free car parks in both Peebles and Selkirk but I don't know if you can park overnight or whether it would be safe to do so and for 4 days.


Here is a link to the car park info
www.scotborders.gov.uk/directory/48/car_parks

 

 

Title: Re: Parking in the borders
Post by: Islandplodder on 20:05:12, 27/08/20

Thanks April, that link led to a phone number and a real live person who came up with helpful suggestions!

Title: Re: Parking in the borders
Post by: April on 20:30:25, 27/08/20

Excellent  :)