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Nature & Nature Reserve

Tweedbank Nature Trail

Walking Route  -
Easy

This very short circular around Tweedbank Park and Gunknowe Loch was intended as a family nature trail which anyone can enjoy.

height
1mi
1.5km
trending_flat
131ft
40m
trending_flat
131ft
40m
Towns along route: Tweedbank

Hen Poo and Colonel’s Walk

Walking Route  -
Easy

This circular follows two established routes through the Duns Castle Estate and includes the attractive Hen Poo Loch that is managed as a wildlife reserve.

height
4mi
6.5km
trending_flat
394ft
120m
trending_flat
394ft
120m
Towns along route: Duns

Tree Trail at Duns Public Park

Walking Route  -
Easy

Duns Public Park is well worth a visit not just to look at the attractive and various tree species but also to see the John Duns Scotus statue, the unusual benches and the stately park gates.

height
1mi
1.5km
trending_flat
98ft
30m
trending_flat
98ft
30m
Towns along route: Duns

River and Woodland – Newcastleton

Walking Route  -
Moderate

A short circular exploring part of the immaculate Newcastleton village, the Liddel Water and neighbouring woodland.

height
2.5mi
4km
trending_flat
361ft
110m
trending_flat
361ft
110m

Pease Dean Nature Reserve

Walking Route  -
Hard

A circular route through two different types of woodland following part of the Southern Upland Way. Pease Dean Nature Reserve is managed by Scottish Wildlife Trust who were formed in 1964.

height
4mi
6.5km
trending_flat
1,279ft
390m
trending_flat
1,279ft
390m

Hamilton Hill and Standalane

Walking Route  -
Moderate

A short circular that climbs from Hay Lodge Park up to Hamilton Hill where you can look out over Peebles town; returns along The Cuddy (Eddleston Water).

height
4mi
7km
trending_flat
623ft
190m
trending_flat
623ft
190m

The National Trust for Scotland’s St Abbs Head Nature Reserve

Walking Route  -
Easy

An excellent route for birdwatching or just taking in the stunning coastline on the Berwickshire coast. This National Trust for Scotland Nature Reserve at St Abbs is arguably the most spectacular section of the Berwickshire coastline.

height
3.5mi
5.5km
trending_flat
689ft
210m
trending_flat
689ft
210m
Towns along route: St Abbs

Peel and Yair

Walking Route  -
Hard

Although this route is of a moderate length it includes a climb up to Neidpath Hill where you can enjoy stunning views of the Moorfoot Hills.

height
7mi
11km
trending_flat
1,312ft
400m
trending_flat
1,312ft
400m
Towns along route: Yair

Riverside Poetry Walk

Walking Route  -
Easy

This is an easy circular riverside walk beside the River Cree, starting and finishing at the main carpark.

height
1.5mi
2.5km
trending_flat
33ft
10m
trending_flat
197ft
60m

Duchess Bridge Circular Walk

Walking Route  -
Easy

Starting at Kilngreen car park, walk towards the town centre and turn right over the bridge across the Esk (Thomas Telford Road).

height
3mi
4.5km
trending_flat
525ft
160m
trending_flat
525ft
160m

Portpatrick to Lighthouse Walk

Walking Route  -
Moderate

A circular walk around the scenic village of Portpatrick. Walkers should allow approximately 3.5 hours to complete this walk, which consists of hard surface paths, tracks, grass paths, roadside pavement and minor road.

height
6.5mi
10.5km
trending_flat
853ft
260m
trending_flat
853ft
260m
Towns along route: Portpatrick

Mull of Galloway Trail

Walking Route  -
Challenge

The Mull of Galloway Trail runs from the Mull to Stranraer and continues north as the Loch Ryan Coastal Path for a total distance of 37 miles to Glenapp in South Ayrshire where it links with the Ayrshire Coastal Path.

height
26.5mi
42.5km
trending_flat
1,804ft
550m
trending_flat
1,968ft
600m
Towns along route: Ardwell, Sandhead, Stranraer

Duncow Mill West

Walking Route  -
Easy

This walk is suitable for families and offer spectacular views across the Nith Valley to the Solway and beyond.

height
3.5mi
5.5km
trending_flat
394ft
120m
trending_flat
394ft
120m

Duncow Mill East

Walking Route  -
Easy

This walk is suitable for families and offer spectacular views across the Nith Valley to the Solway and beyond.

height
3.5mi
5.5km
trending_flat
394ft
120m
trending_flat
328ft
100m

Glencorse Trail

Walking Route  -
Moderate

This walk is steep and rough for short sections, but should be easily achievable by most people with care.

height
2.5mi
4.5km
trending_flat
426ft
130m
trending_flat
426ft
130m

Allan Ramsay Yellow Trail

Walking Route  -
Moderate

From the The Allan Ramsay Hotel walk along the road to Carlops Church and just past the village hall take the track marked Carlophill Farm on the immediate right.

height
6mi
9.5km
trending_flat
1,017ft
310m
trending_flat
1,017ft
310m

Penicuik – Dalkeith Walkway

Walking Route  -
Hard

Penicuik - Dalkeith stretch of the former Edinburgh - Peebles railway line, a route that passes through many of Midlothian’s historic towns and villages.

height
11mi
18km
trending_flat
886ft
270m
trending_flat
492ft
150m
Towns along route: Penicuik, Dalkeith

Rosslyn Chapel and Glen Walk

Walking Route  -
Easy

A pleasant walk from Rosslyn Chapel and around Roslin Glen taking in the remains of the Gunpowder Mills and Rosslyn Castle.

height
1.5mi
2km
trending_flat
164ft
50m
trending_flat
262ft
80m

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