Fishing on the Tiptoe Beat of the River Till

The river is a 200yard walk from the farm, down a fairly steep track, and flows through a wooded valley before joining the Tweed 2 miles downstream. The beat is one and a quarter miles of the right bank and there is a maximum of 2 rods (including day lets).

The whole beat is fished upto 6pm, then to ensure undisturbed Sea trout fishing the beat is split into two and fished on an alternate upper and lower basis.

Known primarily as a sea trout and salmon river, there is also a healthy natural stock of brown trout and grayling. - see The River

The fishing can be descibed as "wild" because the surroundings are unspoilt, it is a Site of Special Scientific Interest for plants and wildlife, and is managed accordingly. It is best suited to the able bodied and the experienced fisherman. Tiptoe has been awarded "Britain's Most Beautiful  Farm 2006" This award recognises all the environmental work that is carried out on the farm .

The Till, although in England, is a tributary of the Tweed and is governed by The Tweed Commissioners and the Tweed Angling Code (copy available). An Environment Agency rod licence is therefore not required.

Fishing Instruction and/or a Tiptoe Beat First Day Introduction can be arranged with prior notice .

At the Farm there is a lockable Tackle Room with a catch record book, rod racks , hooks and hangers and plenty of room for bags , tackle and waders etc.

Freezer facilities are available in a separate room with a sink and preparation area.

There is a hut in the middle of the beat and benches at either end - places to meet and rest!