Not only is The Cross Keys Inn a wonderful hotel, pub, and restaurant but it’s located in the beautiful, Scottish Borders, where there’s something for everyone. For those visiting Ettrickbridge for the first time, or those looking for something new to do in the Scottish Borders, a visit to us gives you the perfect base to explore from.
Contact UsFor those with children, Ettrickbridge is in the heart of the Scottish Borders, which means when staying with us you can access amazing family days out. We are only a 40-minute drive away from Glentress Forest, where you and your adventurous little ones can try out the mountain bike trails and take a trip up some trees with Go Ape Peebles. Go Ape is a great way to make memories as a family, and it’s an ideal place to visit for any adrenaline junkies, and it is home to the highest zip wire in Scotland! A little further afield is Foxlake, where you can dive into some intense adrenaline-infused adventures.
Contact UsAnyone looking to try something new, or to get some riding practice in, we are also only a short journey from Ian Stark Equestrian Centre. Here you can enjoy a riding lesson at a BHS-approved centre. Furthermore, there are 500 acres of hacking with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It is a great way to see the spectacular scenery of the Borders.
Maybe all this adventurous stuff isn’t for you. And you’re coming to stay with us to relax, unwind, become one with nature. In which case, the Scottish Borders still has plenty to offer you. If you’re looking for relaxing things to do in the Scottish Borders, take a trip to the Kailzie Gardens, a renowned arboretum and botanic garden just outside of Peebles, only a 40 minute drive from us.
Contact UsAnd if the weather isn’t great, no problem! There is plenty in the Scottish Borders that can be done indoors. One of the best indoor activities near us is the Teviotdale Leisure Center. They have a large swimming pool with an exciting waterslide and a cafe for refuelling after a long swimming session.
If swimming isn’t for you, Scotland is absolutely packed full of museums. Not your standard history museum, either. We’ve got all sorts of unusual things to do in the Scottish Borders. Like the Great Tapestry of Scotland, only a 25-minute drive from your home-from-home in Ettrickbridge.
Contact UsDay-time activities aren’t all that the Scottish Borders have to offer either. An hour’s drive away from The Cross Keys Inn, in Kielder, is one of the most stunning observatories in Scotland. If you’re looking for something unusual to do in the Scottish Borders, then the Kielder Observatory is certainly for you.
Plus, as with anywhere in Scotland, there is always the option to take yourself off on a hike. And experience the glorious Scottish countryside. Become one with nature as you stumble upon lochs, waterfalls, woodlands, and rare Scottish wildlife. For ideas of hiking tours that you can take from Ettrickbridge, check out Visit Ettrick and Yarrow or plan a nature walk with Go Wild Scotland.
Whatever you decide to do when you stay with us, you know a comfortable, cosy hotel bed will be waiting for you here. And you can refuel, ready for the next day with our brilliant pub food! Why not book a stay with us today?
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