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Annandale Water

[edit] Overview

A motorway service area on the M74 at Johnstonebridge. In the Cheviot Hills, there is a small loch at the back of the service area with footpaths.

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[edit] Notable Species

The water near the hotel complex has mostly 'tame' Mallard and Mute Swan. Following the footpath, though, there is a rather wilder area which in the summer holds species such as Sedge Warbler.

An Osprey may be seen fishing there too.

[edit] Rarities

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Birds you can see here include:

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[edit] Other Wildlife

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[edit] Site Information

Photo by delia todd
Annandale

[edit] History and Use

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[edit] Areas of Interest

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[edit] Access and Facilities

At J16, on the A74(M). Large car park, toilets, cafe and hotel. There are picnic benches overlooking the loch and good made up paths.

[edit] Contact Details

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[edit] External Links

• Annandale Water on Streetmap