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Coldingham Priory Walk/Urbs Coludi Walk

Walking Route  -
Easy

A short and interesting circular route through and around the historic and attractive village of Coldingham, or as Bede refered to it Urbs Coludi.

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

Gala Policies

Walking Route  -
Easy

In 1974 the former Selkirkshire County Council purchased these policies. This woodland once formed part of a larger estate owned by Hugh Scott, Laird of Galashiels.

height
1mi
2km
trending_flat
131ft
40m
trending_flat
131ft
40m
Towns along route: Galashiels

Galashiels Town Trail

Walking Route  -
Easy

Built around the Gala Water (a tributary of the Tweed) the town of Galashiels lies in a shallow valley.

height
1.5mi
2.5km
trending_flat
164ft
50m
trending_flat
164ft
50m

Harestanes Paths

Walking Route  -
Moderate

Using Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre as a base you can explore the woods beside Folly Loch and Peniel Heugh or take a short stroll around the Cricket Park.

height
7mi
11km
trending_flat
984ft
300m
trending_flat
984ft
300m
Towns along route: Ancrum

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

Jedburgh

Walking Route  -
Easy

The history of the Royal Burgh dates back many centuries. Around AD830, Bishop Ecgred of Lindisfarne formed two settlements on the Jed Water, calling them both by the same name.

height
2mi
3.5km
trending_flat
295ft
90m
trending_flat
295ft
90m

Lindean Loch Nature Reserve

Walking Route  -
Easy

An attractive short circular excellent for bird watching both for water-fowl on the loch and song birds in the deciduous trees or just enjoy the scenery.

height
1mi
2km
trending_flat
33ft
10m
trending_flat
33ft
10m
Towns along route: Selkirk

North Town Circular

Walking Route  -
Easy

This circular route is a venture around the historic market town of Kelso on the north side of the River Tweed that partly follows the Borders Abbeys Way (one of Scotland’s Great Trails).

height
3mi
5km
trending_flat
230ft
70m
trending_flat
230ft
70m
Towns along route: Kelso

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
Towns along route: Newcastleton

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.

height
3mi
5km
trending_flat
361ft
110m
trending_flat
361ft
110m

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.

height
2.5mi
4km
trending_flat
328ft
100m
trending_flat
328ft
100m
Towns along route: Hawick

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

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

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.

height
1.5mi
2.5km
trending_flat
131ft
40m
trending_flat
131ft
40m
Towns along route: Tweedbank