Email: info@outdoormobility.org
Phone: 07843 754239
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am-4pm
Floors Castle
An Outdoor Mobility Tramper hire site location.
Floors Castle
Sessions:
1 Tramper available
11:00am and 2.00pm (2 hour durations)
Distance/Terrain:
Walled Gardens Route - up to 0.7 miles/1km - gravel paths and grass.
Castle Grounds - up to 2 miles/3km - gravel roads with occasional steep and bumpy terrain. Section on shared use road/car park.
Arrival:
Collect the Tramper from the Apple Shed (Pantry and Gift Shop) , Parking information can be found here
Requirements:
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Bring one form of ID (non-photo acceptable).
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Tramper users must remain on the specified route(s) and be accompanied by another person (capable of seeking assistance).
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Two Adult Garden and Grounds complimentary admission with Tramper booking, any additional adults charges apply : online or on day booking available ( 5 – 15 years free admission). Please check Floors Castle website for current prices.
Route Descriptions:
Walled Garden Route - The Tramper gives access to the beautiful walled gardens with the traditional fruit and vegetable growing area, the produce of which is used in the Castles cafes as well as the less formal Tapestry Garden with it's meandering grass paths and a wonderful play area. From the Walled Gardens, you can also access the lovely formal Millennium Garden, this is a French style Parterre created to commemorate the millennium.
Castle Grounds Route - This route takes a tour of the grounds around the Castle, you will pass through magnificent woodlands leading to fantastic views of the Castle from the south and the parkland running down to the River Tweed. The route does have some rougher sections of gravel as well as a steep hill. The route can be taken in either direction but if you prefer to take the steep hill going up hill then please take the route in a clockwise direction.
Route Map - Click to Enlarge
Walled Garden Route
Castle Grounds Route
Booking Process
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You need to be an Outdoor Mobility member to book a Tramper. If you are not yet a member please click here to buy your Membership.
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Once you are a member, select the venue you wish to visit and click 'Book Now' (below).
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Select the time and date of your booking and click the 'Next' button.
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Complete the booking form and click 'Book Now' to confirm your booking.
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2 hr
Location:
Floors Castle, Roxburghe Estates, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 7RL, Scotland
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Parking: 2 marked accessible spaces available 100m flat walk from The Apple Tree (Pantry and Gift Shop) where the Tramper is picked up and dropped off at.
For more information, including opening hours and facilities, visit the Floors Castle website.