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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.

height
7mi
11km
trending_flat
1,148ft
350m
trending_flat
1,148ft
350m
Towns along route: Abbey St Bathans, Ellemford, Duns

Abbotsford and River Tweed

Walking Route  -
Moderate

An easy circular following old railway lines paths, tracks and the banks of the River Tweed. Abbotsford was the home of Sir Walter Scott.

height
6.5mi
10.5km
trending_flat
623ft
190m
trending_flat
623ft
190m
Towns along route: Melrose

Abbotsford Grounds

Walking Route  -
Easy

A pleasant circular route around Abbotsford’s grounds, home of Sir Walter Scott. His estate is one of the most significant designed landscapes in Scotland, laid out between 1811 and 1825.

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

Across the Border

Walking Route  -
Hard

From Douglas Square, head south along the main street and take the fifth road on the left, to cross the Liddel Water by the Holm Bridge, built in 1823.

height
11.5mi
18.5km
trending_flat
1,246ft
380m
trending_flat
1,246ft
380m
Towns along route: Newcastleton

Aldouran Glen Leswalt

Walking Route  -
Easy

Circular woodland and countryside walk. 3km/2 miles long, taking around 1 hour to complete. Beaten earth, hard surface path and track, minor road, roadside pavement and steps.

height
2mi
3.5km
trending_flat
230ft
70m
trending_flat
230ft
70m
Towns along route: Leswalt

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.

height
2mi
3km
trending_flat
66ft
20m
trending_flat
66ft
20m
Towns along route: Allanton, Chirnside

Around Cademuir Forest and Forts

Walking Route  -
Easy

This route affords great views for relatively little effort; while there are climbs on this route, they are reasonably gradual if you follow the route as is described here.

height
5.5mi
9km
trending_flat
951ft
290m
trending_flat
951ft
290m
Towns along route: Peebles

Around Minch Moor and Plora Craig

Walking Route  -
Hard

A big forest walk exploring Elibank and Traquair Forest following part of the Southern Upland Way; look out for the Cheese Well so you can leave an offering for the fairies!

height
10mi
16km
trending_flat
2,066ft
630m
trending_flat
2,066ft
630m
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.

height
14.5mi
23.5km
trending_flat
1,148ft
350m
trending_flat
1,148ft
350m
Towns along route: Eyemouth, Ayton

Balcary to Rascarrel

Walking Route  -
Easy

Circular coastal clifftop, farmland and forest walk. 2.5km/1½ miles to 7.5km/5miles. Allow 1 to 4 hours depending on route.

height
5mi
8km
trending_flat
623ft
190m
trending_flat
623ft
190m

Bargrennan to St John’s Town of Dalry

Walking Route  -
Challenge

This route is one of 12 sections of the Southern Upland Way. If you have stayed the night in the campsite or in Glentrool it is well worth retracing your steps to do the riverside section along the Water of Minnoch.

height
25mi
40.5km
trending_flat
3,083ft
940m
trending_flat
2,985ft
910m
Towns along route: Bargrennan, St. Johns Town of Dalry

Barhill Wood

Walking Route  -
Easy

Circular forest walk. 3.5km/2miles. Allow 1 hour. Roadside pavement, beaten earth and hard surface paths.

height
2mi
3.5km
trending_flat
361ft
110m
trending_flat
361ft
110m

Beattock to St Mary’s Loch

Walking Route  -
Challenge

This route is one of 12 sections of the Southern Upland Way. At Beattock the route safely crosses under the M74 motorway and out into farmland.

height
22.5mi
36.5km
trending_flat
3,739ft
1,140m
trending_flat
3,313ft
1,010m
Towns along route: Beattock

Bier Law Circular

Walking Route  -
Hard

Warning: This is a route through a forestry plantation and tracks can be as disorientating as hill routes please carry a detailed map like an ordnance survey and be prepared to turn back if there are forestry operations. 1.

height
8mi
12.5km
trending_flat
1,345ft
410m
trending_flat
1,345ft
410m
Towns along route: Walkerburn, Innerleithen

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.

height
2mi
3.5km
trending_flat
98ft
30m
trending_flat
98ft
30m
Towns along route: Birgham

Black and Well Hills from Durisdeer

Walking Route  -
Moderate

Please park sensitively beside Durisdeer Church. From there, walk up the signposted Core Path. There is a choice to either take the made-up estate track or a more overgrown Roman Road.

height
1mi
1.5km
trending_flat
230ft
70m
trending_flat
0ft
0m

Black Hill and Burnhouses

Walking Route  -
Challenge

This is a long route that requires the user to have experience of reading maps. You may shorten the route by cutting through Burnhouses Dean and horses may take an alternative route at Birkenside Dean.

height
13mi
21km
trending_flat
1,771ft
540m
trending_flat
1,771ft
540m
Towns along route: Abbey St Bathans, Ellemford, Duns

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.

height
7mi
11.5km
trending_flat
1,509ft
460m
trending_flat
1,509ft
460m
Towns along route: Newcastleton

Bonchester Bridge and Hill

Walking Route  -
Moderate

Explore the area south of Bonchester Bridge on this circular route with an option to omit the climb up Bonchester Hill.

height
5mi
8km
trending_flat
951ft
290m
trending_flat
951ft
290m
Towns along route: Bonchester Bridge, Hobkirk

Borders Abbeys Way

Walking Route  -
Hard

The Borders Abbeys Way links the four great ruined abbeys in the Borders’ region – Dryburgh, Jedburgh, Kelso and Melrose.

height
10.5mi
17km
trending_flat
1,378ft
420m
trending_flat
1,607ft
490m
Towns along route: Melrose, Kelso, Hawick, Galashiels

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.

height
7.5mi
12km
trending_flat
1,312ft
400m
trending_flat
1,312ft
400m
Towns along route: Melrose, Newtown St Boswells

Bowhill’s Duchess’ Drive

Walking Route  -
Hard

This circular through forest and hill within Bowhill’s lands is a popular route due to its good terrain and great views; car parking charges apply.

height
7mi
11.5km
trending_flat
1,378ft
420m
trending_flat
1,378ft
420m
Towns along route: Galashiels, Yarrowford

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. 1.

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

Brownmoor Wood

Walking Route  -
Moderate

This walk has a village start and contains a woodland loop. It is 7.5km/4½ miles, and takes around1½ hours to complete.

height
4.5mi
7km
trending_flat
492ft
150m
trending_flat
492ft
150m

Buckholm Circular

Walking Route  -
Moderate

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

height
6mi
9.5km
trending_flat
754ft
230m
trending_flat
754ft
230m

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.

height
4.5mi
7.5km
trending_flat
820ft
250m
trending_flat
787ft
240m
Towns along route: Burnmouth

Burns Town Trail

Walking Route  -
Easy

A pleasant walk around Dumfries town centre, passing by iconic Burns related locations. The trail starts on the banks of the River Nith and crosses the water via two historic Bridges, before heading into the bustling town centre.

height
1.5mi
2.5km
trending_flat
66ft
20m
trending_flat
66ft
20m

Buxton – Greenhead – Lindean

Walking Route  -
Moderate

An enjoyable circular exploring the north-east area of the town following old tracks with great views of Selkirk.

height
5mi
8km
trending_flat
886ft
270m
trending_flat
886ft
270m
Towns along route: Selkirk

Byreburn Forest

Walking Route  -
Easy

Circular woodland and quiet road walk. 3.5km/2 miles. Allow 1 hour to complete. Pavement, hard surfaced track, beaten earth path and minor road.

height
5.5mi
9km
trending_flat
492ft
150m
trending_flat
492ft
150m

Caerlaverock Castle

Walking Route  -
Easy

Linear woodland and estate walk with an all ability trail for first 100m. 3.5km/2miles - allow1 hour.

height
1mi
2km
trending_flat
33ft
10m
trending_flat
66ft
20m