Wildlife reserves · Central Scotland
Bemersyde Moss
Bemersyde Moss — nature reserve in the Scottish Borders.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Tweedbank · 9.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bemersyde Moss is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Owned by Scottish Wildlife Trust. Managed by Scottish Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in the Scottish Borders". Coordinates: 55.5979°, -2.6156°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bemersyde Moss is a Scottish Wildlife Trust nature reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest at Bemersyde in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland. Located near the River Tweed, this reserve features a mix of marshlands, willow scrub, and open water, creating a vital habitat for diverse wildlife. It particularly hostsbirds in the warmer months and wintering wildfowl, such as teal, shoveler, goldeneye, and wigeon, during colder months. The site also supports mammals like otters, which can be observed throughout the year.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5979, -2.6156
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD6 9DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Tweedbank — 9.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q14996752 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bemersyde Moss (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bemersyde Moss?
- Bemersyde Moss is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD6 9DS).
- Who runs Bemersyde Moss?
- Bemersyde Moss is operated by Scottish Wildlife Trust.
- Is Bemersyde Moss a listed building?
- Bemersyde Moss is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Bemersyde Moss free to visit?
- Yes, Bemersyde Moss is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bemersyde Moss?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD6 9DS. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Bemersyde Moss?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.