Pease Dean

Pease Dean is a nature reserve in the Scottish Borders with two contrasting sections: open grassland at Pease Burn and mixed forest at Tower Burn. The site combines these habitats side by side, creating different landscape types within a small area.

The area contains remnants of ancient woodland dating back approximately 10,000 years, following the end of the last ice age in Britain. These very old forests show the deep connection between people and this landscape over millennia.

The site sits along a major walking route that draws visitors from across Scotland and shapes how travelers experience the landscape. The path connects the country's coasts and influences how many people encounter this woodland.

Visitors can enter the reserve through a designated car park, then walk about 50 meters across the road and through a kissing gate. The access is straightforward and the initial walk is short, so you reach the woodland quickly.

The reserve is home to treecreepers, small birds that can be spotted climbing up tree trunks searching for insects in the bark. This bird species is elusive, but patient observers may catch them in this distinctive behavior.

Location: Scottish Borders

GPS coordinates: 55.92680,-2.33640

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:40