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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Towns along route: Peebles

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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