Coast & Waters

River Tweed and Tweedbank

Walking Route -

Easy

This route from Abbotsford, home of Sir Walter Scott, follows the Borders Abbeys Way to the River Tweed and goes through the pretty Solway’s Trail woodland.

3.5mi

5.5km

262ft

80m

262ft

80m

Towns along route: Tweedbank

Tweedbank Park and Gunknowe Loch

Walking Route -

Easy

A good route for a short walk from Abbotsford to observe the ducks and swans on the Loch. Abbotsford was the home of Sir Walter Scott.

1.5mi

2.5km

131ft

40m

131ft

40m

Towns along route: Tweedbank

Allanton Circular

Walking Route -

Easy

A pleasant circular from the small settlement of Allanton by woodland and farmland. Allanton lies south-east of Chirnside on the Whiteadder Water.

2mi

3km

66ft

20m

66ft

20m

Towns along route: Allanton, Chirnside

A pleasant short circular in the U-shaped river side between the Leet Water and the River Tweed. When Coldstream was built up in the early 18th century there was no bridge over the River Tweed to England.

2.5mi

4km

197ft

60m

197ft

60m

Towns along route: Coldstream

The Lees Riverside

Walking Route -

Easy

A short circular by The Lees woodland and the River Tweed. The Lees Estate includes a ‘temple’ building created as part of its designed landscape in the late 18th century when follies were fashionable additions to create elegant views and romantic scenes.

1.5mi

2.5km

230ft

70m

230ft

70m

Towns along route: Coldstream

Birgham Haugh

Walking Route -

Moderate

A short circular by Birgham village over farmland and by woodland and river. Birgham is probably a corruption of the phrase ‘bridge ham’ indicating that this is where people crossed the River Tweed.

2mi

3.5km

98ft

30m

98ft

30m

Towns along route: Birgham

St Abbs and Coldingham Bay on the Creel Path

Walking Route -

Easy

A circular route from Coldingham taking in the historic Creel Path and the very attractive fishing harbour at St Abbs.

4mi

6.5km

394ft

120m

394ft

120m

Towns along route: Coldingham, St Abbs

Eyemouth Fort and Harbour

Walking Route -

Easy

A short circular from the town out to the striking coastline of Killiedraught Bay. Although this is a short walk you will take in part of the old and new parts of Eyemouth town, an attractive section of the coastline and a stroll along the Bantry.

2mi

3.5km

230ft

70m

230ft

70m

Towns along route: Eyemouth

Burnmouth Circular and Chester Hill Fort

Walking Route -

Easy

Partly following the Berwickshire Coastal Path go and explore this fantastic section of the Berwickshire Coastline and Chester Hill Fort.

4.5mi

7.5km

820ft

250m

787ft

240m

Towns along route: Burnmouth

Caerlee and the River Tweed

Walking Route -

Moderate

Although a short circular this route includes a steep climb up through St Ronan’s Wood, managed by the Woodland Trust. The route affords excellent views and a pleasant return along the River Tweed.

3.5mi

5.5km

328ft

100m

328ft

100m

Towns along route: Innerleithen

Pirn Wood and Leithen Water

Walking Route -

Easy

A short circular starting on the old stone bridge, The Cuddy Brig, and passing under the beeches and oaks of Pirn Community Woodland before returning by the Leithen Water.

2.5mi

4km

295ft

90m

295ft

90m

Towns along route: Innerleithen

Innerleithen and Walkerburn by the River Tweed

Walking Route -

Easy

A great circular between the two towns following the banks of the River Tweed. Please be considerate to the land use of sheep farming and fishing.

3mi

5km

33ft

10m

33ft

10m

Towns along route: Walkerburn, Innerleithen

Ayton and Eyemouth

Walking Route -

Challenge

An interesting circular including a section of the Berwickshire Coastal Path and an Old Post Road that leads you to the attractive settlement of Ayton.

14.5mi

23.5km

1,148ft

350m

1,148ft

350m

Towns along route: Eyemouth, Ayton

Coldstream, Hirsel Estate and the River Tweed

Walking Route -

Hard

A long distance and varied route taking in the Hirsel Estate’s policy woodlands and the River Tweed.

9.5mi

15.5km

984ft

300m

984ft

300m

Towns along route: Coldstream

Abbey St Bathans and Ellemford Bridge

Walking Route -

Hard

Starting in Abbey St Bathans Riverside car park this circular route follows close to the Whiteadder Water through this pretty area north of Duns.

7mi

11km

1,148ft

350m

1,148ft

350m

Towns along route: Abbey St Bathans, Ellemford, Duns

Riverside Walk and Hartrigge

Walking Route -

Easy

This is a leisurely route along the banks of Jed Water following a country road for a short distance it then follows the old drive of Hartrigge Estate back into town.

3mi

5km

361ft

110m

361ft

110m

Kelso to Roxburgh

Walking Route -

Moderate

This circular route follows the Borders Abbeys Way along the banks of the River Teviot and returns to Kelso partly along an old railway line.

7mi

11.5km

492ft

150m

492ft

150m

Towns along route: Kelso, Roxburgh

The Tweed Walk to Lyne

Walking Route -

Moderate

A good circular that mainly follows the banks of the River Tweed and passes Neidpath Castle and Barns Tower, part of the Benson and Wemyss Estate.

7.5mi

12km

787ft

240m

787ft

240m

Ettrick Water Circular – North

Walking Route -

Easy

A short circular along the banks of Ettrick Water on easy access paths passing attractive riverside woodland on the north-west bank and crossing the water over high footbridges.

2mi

3km

33ft

10m

33ft

10m

Towns along route: Selkirk

Ettrick Water Circular – South

Walking Route -

Easy

Follow the banks of the Ettrick Water out to Philiphaugh Estate and visit the Cauld, fish-ladder and hydro-power system; return by the old mill lade.

3.5mi

6km

230ft

70m

230ft

70m

Towns along route: Galashiels

The Teviot, Wilton Lodge Park and Violet Woods

Walking Route -

Easy

The elegant Wilton Lodge Park is well worth exploring with its gardens, mature trees and monuments. There is also a museum with temporary and permanent exhibitions.

2.5mi

4km

328ft

100m

328ft

100m

Towns along route: Hawick

Blackburn Falls

Walking Route -

Hard

A linear route (the distance given includes your return) going out to visit the waterfalls in the slopes to the west of the village.

7mi

11.5km

1,509ft

460m

1,509ft

460m

Towns along route: Newcastleton

Cauldshiels and the River Tweed

Walking Route -

Hard

A lovely long circular that passes by Cauldshiels and Faldonside Lochs. The route also goes through Rhymer’s Glen once part of Sir Walter Scott’s designed landscape.

9mi

15km

1,279ft

390m

1,279ft

390m

Towns along route: Melrose, Tweedbank

Whitmuir Loch, Lindean Loch and Selkirk Hill

Walking Route -

Easy

A good circular exploring the countryside east of the town passing Selkirk’s old racecourse, Whitmuir Loch and the east end of Lindean Loch before returning to the start up Selkirk Hill.

6mi

9.5km

722ft

220m

722ft

220m

Towns along route: Galashiels

St Helen’s Church and Hutton’s Unconformity at Siccar Point

Walking Route -

Easy

A linear route out to the stunning view point above Siccar Point. The scramble down to the rock formations is difficult and hazardous; check tide times if you are tempted.

1.5mi

3km

328ft

100m

328ft

100m

Cauldshiels Loch

Walking Route -

Moderate

An interesting walk through woodland and over moorland with a visit to Faldonside and Cauldshiel Lochs.

4mi

7km

853ft

260m

853ft

260m

Darnick, Rhymer’s Glen and Cauldshiels Loch

Walking Route -

Moderate

This route from Abbotsford, home of Sir Walter Scott, takes in part of the Borders Abbeys Way, Rhymer’s Glen and Cauldshiels Loch.

6mi

10km

1,017ft

310m

1,017ft

310m

Towns along route: Darnick

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