Walking

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Calaburn and Drinkstone Hill

Walking Route  -

Hard

Following an old drove road and part of the Borders Abbeys Way this circular route goes over Drinkstone Hill.

height

12.5mi

20km

trending_flat

1,574ft

480m

trending_flat

1,574ft

480m

Towns along route: Hawick

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Calroust, the Castles and The Street

Walking Route  -

Challenge

This superb long circular passes over archaeology, picks up a short section of the Pennine Way and returns to the start along The Street (historic cross-border route).

height

11.5mi

18.5km

trending_flat

2,165ft

660m

trending_flat

2,165ft

660m

Towns along route: Hownam

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Castle Loch

Walking Route  -

Easy

Circular town and country walk. 8km/5 miles - allow 2 hours. Hard surfaced and grass tracks, roads, stiles, gates, boardwalk and cattle grid.

height

6mi

10km

trending_flat

262ft

80m

trending_flat

295ft

90m

Towns along route: Lochmaben

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Chirnside to Auchencrow

Walking Route  -

Easy

A linear route between the settlements of Chirnside and Auchenrow taking in a section of the old railway line.

height

4.5mi

7km

trending_flat

262ft

80m

trending_flat

295ft

90m

Towns along route: Chirnside

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Clockmill Circular

Walking Route  -

Easy

This walk includes a brief look at some of the historical buildings in Duns Town Centre that are part of Duns Town Trail.

height

2.5mi

4km

trending_flat

131ft

40m

trending_flat

131ft

40m

Towns along route: Duns

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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

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Darnick and Gattonside

Walking Route  -

Easy

An interesting short circular passing thorugh Melrose and two of its neighbouring settlements, Darnick and Gattonside; includes two crossings over the River Tweed on Lowood and Chain Bridges.

height

4mi

6.5km

trending_flat

262ft

80m

trending_flat

262ft

80m

Towns along route: Melrose, Newstead

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Darnick, Rhymer’s Glen and Cauldshiels Loch

Walking Route  -

Moderate

This route from Abbotsford, home of Sir Walter Scott, takes in part of the Borders Abbeys Way, Rhymer’s Glen and Cauldshiels Loch. 1.

height

6mi

10km

trending_flat

1,017ft

310m

trending_flat

1,017ft

310m

Towns along route: Darnick

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Denholm Dean and Village

Walking Route  -

Easy

A short circular that explores the charming village of Denholm and the attractive walk up the Dean Burn.

height

1.5mi

2.5km

trending_flat

197ft

60m

trending_flat

197ft

60m

Towns along route: Denholm

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Denholm to Bedrule

Walking Route  -

Hard

Follow the Borders Abbeys Way to Bedrule returning to Denholm by the Rule Water. The old church in Bedrule is worth a visit it is a B-listed building and has a memorial plaque with a link to the Enigma Project.

height

6mi

9.5km

trending_flat

918ft

280m

trending_flat

918ft

280m

Towns along route: Denholm, Bedrule

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Dere Street

Walking Route  -

Challenge

Dere Street is one of four major roads built by the Roman Army in Britain more than nineteen centuries ago.

height

12.5mi

20.5km

trending_flat

1,378ft

420m

trending_flat

1,804ft

550m

Towns along route: Jedburgh

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Drummore to Castle Clanyard

Walking Route  -

Easy

Circular countryside walk. 9km/5½ miles - allow 3 hours. Minor roads, hard surface and grass tracks.

height

6.5mi

10km

trending_flat

656ft

200m

trending_flat

656ft

200m

Towns along route: Drummore

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Duns Law

Walking Route  -

Easy

A short circular hill walk with beautiful views from the top of Duns Law for little effort. The route also passes the site of an old Iron Age hill fort that has a 17th century fort built within it.

height

2mi

3km

trending_flat

262ft

80m

trending_flat

262ft

80m

Towns along route: Duns

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Dykecrofts and Castleton

Walking Route  -

Easy

This circular route explores the forest and old sites north-east of the town and returns to the village along the old railway line.

height

6mi

9.5km

trending_flat

623ft

190m

trending_flat

623ft

190m

Towns along route: Newcastleton

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Edin’s Hall Broch

Walking Route  -

Moderate

An interesting circular that you can extend by following the Southern Upland Way up to Edgar’s Cleuch.

height

5.5mi

8.5km

trending_flat

918ft

280m

trending_flat

918ft

280m

Towns along route: Abbey St Bathans

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Ednam Loops

Walking Route  -

Moderate

Both loops starts at Ednam Village Hall and can be combined in a figure of eight route for a longer walk; passing Thomson’s Monument, author of “Rule Britannia”.

height

5mi

8.5km

trending_flat

328ft

100m

trending_flat

328ft

100m

Towns along route: Ednam, Kelso

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Eildon Hills Path

Walking Route  -

Hard

The Eildon Hills are an iconic part of the Scottish Borders landscape. The views from their tops are stunning allowing the observer on a clear day to look out to the Lammermuirs, Moorfoots and Upper Tweeddale Hills.

height

3.5mi

6km

trending_flat

984ft

300m

trending_flat

984ft

300m

Towns along route: Melrose

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Ettleton

Walking Route  -

Easy

An interesting short circular from the village exploring the historic Ettleton Cemetry and passing the Medieval monument, Milnholm Cross.

height

2.5mi

4.5km

trending_flat

262ft

80m

trending_flat

262ft

80m

Towns along route: Newcastleton

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Eyemouth and Coldingham Circular

Walking Route  -

Hard

Mainly following the Berwickshire Coastal Path this route takes you out to St Abbs and Coldingham from Eyemouth.

height

9.5mi

15km

trending_flat

1,345ft

410m

trending_flat

1,345ft

410m

Towns along route: Eyemouth, St Abbs, Coldingham

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