Circular

Leaderfoot Circular

Walking Route -

Moderate

A relatively long circular that has great views from Goat’s Brae and returns south to cross the River Tweed by the banks of the Leader Water.

9mi

14km

1,115ft

340m

1,115ft

340m

Towns along route: Melrose, Newstead, Gattonside

Paxton House to Union Chain Bridge Circular

Walking Route -

Easy

A circular route from the elegant Paxton House passing along a section of the River Tweed and through the policy woodlands.

3mi

5km

328ft

100m

328ft

100m

Towns along route: Paxton

Hutton Circular

Walking Route -

Easy

A pleasant circular walk through riverside woodland and along country roads. Hutton is a small settlement lying east of Chirnside by the Whiteadder Water.

3mi

4.5km

131ft

40m

131ft

40m

Towns along route: Hutton, Chirnside

Reston Circular

Walking Route -

Easy

A pleasant circular from the village of Reston including the Eye Water and some interesting built heritage.

3mi

5km

197ft

60m

197ft

60m

Towns along route: Reston

A circular from Norham Bridge over the River Tweed with an option to return along country roads. Norham Bridge connects Scotland and England between the settlements of Ladykirk and Norham north of Coldstream.

6.5mi

10.5km

492ft

150m

492ft

150m

Towns along route: Coldstream

Torwoodlee Circular

Walking Route -

Moderate

This route mainly follows old farm tracks and country roads. Although the suggested start is from Clovenfords you may wish to start from the drive to Torwoodlee House taking a visit to Torwoodlee Tower.

5.5mi

8.5km

623ft

190m

623ft

190m

Towns along route: Clovenfords

The Toll house Circular

Walking Route -

Easy

This is a pleasant short circular route crossing the Leithen Water and the River Tweed over the Haughhead Viaduct part of the infrastructure of the old railway line.

3mi

5km

197ft

60m

197ft

60m

Towns along route: Innerleithen

Eyemouth and Coldingham Circular

Walking Route -

Hard

Mainly following the Berwickshire Coastal Path this route takes you out to St Abbs and Coldingham from Eyemouth.

9.5mi

15km

1,345ft

410m

1,345ft

410m

Towns along route: Eyemouth, St Abbs, Coldingham

Manderston Circular

Walking Route -

Easy

This circular mainly follows country roads, although be aware that the last section is along a scant pavement by the A6105.

6mi

9.5km

328ft

100m

328ft

100m

Towns along route: Duns

Larkhall Burn and the Jedburgh Circular Route

Walking Route -

Easy

Following part of the Jedburgh Circular Riding Route you can explore the area south-west of the town through woodland and the track above Skipping Burn.

4.5mi

7.5km

558ft

170m

558ft

170m

Dykecrofts and Castleton

Walking Route -

Easy

This circular route explores the forest and old sites north-east of the town and returns to the village along the old railway line.

6mi

9.5km

623ft

190m

623ft

190m

The Sware Circuit

Walking Route -

Easy

This circular route follows the River Tweed before going over the lower Manor Bridges and passes the viewpoints on The Sware road.

4mi

6.5km

558ft

170m

558ft

170m

Sprouston Circular

Walking Route -

Hard

This circular route from Sprouston follows the banks of the River Tweed before returning to the village along an old railway line.

7mi

11.5km

230ft

70m

230ft

70m

Towns along route: Sprouston, Kelso

Gattonside Circular

Walking Route -

Easy

A short circular following the Southern Upland Way in part and crossing the River Tweed over the attractive Chain Bridge.

3.5mi

5.5km

394ft

120m

394ft

120m

Towns along route: Melrose, Gattonside

Gordon Community Woodland

Walking Route -

Easy

An interesting short circular from Melrose to Newstead along the ancient Priorswalk and passed the Rhymer’s Stone.

3mi

5km

295ft

90m

295ft

90m

Towns along route: Melrose, Newstead

Cove and Dunglass Circular

Walking Route -

Easy

A short circular taking in Cove and Dunglass. Cove is a coastal settlement that sits above the shore and looks down on to the old harbour at Cove.

3mi

4.5km

295ft

90m

295ft

90m

Towns along route: Cockburnspath, Cove

Yetholm and Currburn Circular

Walking Route -

Challenge

This grand circular follows St Cuthbert’s Way (one of Scotland’s Great Trails) in part and the Pennine Way; with an option to follow a higher or lower route.

10mi

16.5km

2,066ft

630m

2,066ft

630m

Towns along route: Yetholm

Bowden Circular

Walking Route -

Hard

A reasonable long circular that passes round the Eildons rather than including steep climbs; there are great views on much of this route.

7.5mi

12km

1,312ft

400m

1,312ft

400m

Towns along route: Melrose, Newtown St Boswells

Meigle Circular

Walking Route -

Moderate

This route is mainly through farmland and includes a climb up to Meigle Hill that on clear days affords excellent views.

6.5mi

10km

1,345ft

410m

1,345ft

410m

Towns along route: Clovenfords

Hollybush Circular

Walking Route -

Hard

This circular route follows the Southern Upland Way from Gala Policies over hill farmland then returns to the town along the River Tweed.

8.5mi

14km

1,509ft

460m

1,542ft

470m

Bier Law Circular

Walking Route -

Hard

This circular is easier than its length suggests because it follows forestry tracks and has super views over the Tweed Valley hills.

8mi

12.5km

1,345ft

410m

1,345ft

410m

Towns along route: Walkerburn, Innerleithen

Buckholm Circular

Walking Route -

Moderate

A circular route with great views over the Gala Water valley crossing farmland, country roads and forests.

6mi

9.5km

754ft

230m

754ft

230m

The Cloich Loop

Walking Route -

Moderate

A relatively easy 8 mile circular due to the terrain consisting mainly of forestry tracks, farm tracks and country roads; great views out to the Moorfoot Hills.

8.5mi

14km

1,115ft

340m

1,115ft

340m

Towns along route: Eddleston

Jedburgh Circular (East)

Walking Route -

Challenge

A relatively long circular route that explores the area east of Jedburgh following the Riding route, Dere Street (Roman Road) and the Borders Abbeys Way (one of Scotland’s Great Trails).

9mi

14km

1,214ft

370m

1,214ft

370m

Cockburnspath and Pease Circular

Walking Route -

Hard

A varied and interesting route taking in Pease Dean Nature Reserve and a section of the Berwickshire Coastal path and the Southern Upland Way.

5.5mi

9km

787ft

240m

787ft

240m

Towns along route: Cockburnspath, Cove

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