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Woodland & Forests

Darnick and Tweedbank

Walking Route  -
Easy

This route from Abbotsford, home of Sir Walter Scott, takes in the settlements of Darnick and Tweedbank including Gunknowe Loch.

height
4mi
6.5km
trending_flat
361ft
110m
trending_flat
361ft
110m
Towns along route: Tweedbank, Darnick

St Ronan’s Woodland

Walking Route  -
Moderate

Although this is a short circular there are climbs in the wood but these are well worth it for the views.

height
1.5mi
2.5km
trending_flat
459ft
140m
trending_flat
459ft
140m
Towns along route: Innerleithen

Hirsel Policies and Dundock Wood

Walking Route  -
Easy

This is an interesting route due to its varied terrain through woodland and by riverside with attractive views of The Hirsel house.

height
4.5mi
7.5km
trending_flat
361ft
110m
trending_flat
361ft
110m
Towns along route: Coldstream

Hirsel Policies and Dunglass Wood

Walking Route  -
Hard

This circular route explores the Hirsel Estate’s policy woodlands starting from Coldstream. There are shorter walks around the Hirsel’s grounds where you can keep to hard-surfaced paths.

height
5.5mi
8.5km
trending_flat
459ft
140m
trending_flat
459ft
140m
Towns along route: Coldstream

Swinnie Woods

Walking Route  -
Easy

A short circular through the Swinnie Plantation offering a safer environment for dog walking. You will pass through Swinnie Woods which is one of the smallest woodlands managed by Forestry Commission Scotland in the Scottish Borders.

height
4mi
6.5km
trending_flat
492ft
150m
trending_flat
492ft
150m

Bowmont Forest

Walking Route  -
Easy

A short circular in this forest that enjoys stunning views at several points. The route we have suggested here follows the green arrows, Roxburghe Estates have also marked two other routes for you to follow.

height
2.5mi
4km
trending_flat
230ft
70m
trending_flat
230ft
70m

Demainholm

Walking Route  -
Easy

A short linear route with a circular by Tinnis Burn, good for horse-riding and dog-walking. Buccleuch Estates who owns this woodland (planted in 1995) have marked out two walks for your enjoyment.

height
3mi
5km
trending_flat
197ft
60m
trending_flat
197ft
60m
Towns along route: Newcastleton

Glenbenna and Plora

Walking Route  -
Challenge

This circular is quite long through the forest but there are excellent views and the forestry tracks allow a better pace.

height
8.5mi
13.5km
trending_flat
1,509ft
460m
trending_flat
1,509ft
460m
Towns along route: Walkerburn, Innerleithen

Around Cademuir Forest and Forts

Walking Route  -
Easy

Starting on the John Buchan Way as it heads out of Peebles you will take a short circular through Cademuir Forest with the option of adding on Cademuir Hill’s ridge and an exploration of her forts.

height
5.5mi
9km
trending_flat
951ft
290m
trending_flat
951ft
290m

Langlee Woodland

Walking Route  -
Easy

A short circular through this community woodland that has some steep sections; enjoys great views over the town and her hills.

height
2.5mi
4km
trending_flat
590ft
180m
trending_flat
590ft
180m

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