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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

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

Heip Hill

Walking Route  -
Easy

A circular route from the town up to Heip Hill giving views over the town.

height
3mi
4.5km
trending_flat
492ft
150m
trending_flat
492ft
150m
Towns along route: Hawick

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

Kirkcudbright Town Trail

Walking Route  -
Easy

A short but interesting walk around the scenic harbour town of Kirkcudbright. It passes some of the town’s most historic sites including the 16th century MacLellan’s Castle and the town’s Tolbooth and Sheriff Court House.

height
0.5mi
1km
trending_flat
0ft
0m
trending_flat
0ft
0m

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

Peebles

Walking Route  -
Easy

The historic core of Peebles - the Old Town lies to the west of the junction of the River Tweed and Eddleston Water.

height
1mi
1.5km
trending_flat
66ft
20m
trending_flat
66ft
20m

Raltonside and Blackburn

Walking Route  -
Moderate

An attractive circular that follows the banks of Ralton Burn and crosses Black Burn before returning to the village by Pathhead Moss.

height
5mi
7.5km
trending_flat
623ft
190m
trending_flat
623ft
190m
Towns along route: Newcastleton

The Hanging Tree

Walking Route  -
Moderate

A short circular in Newcastleton Forest following an old drove road and passing by The Hanging Tree.

height
2.5mi
4km
trending_flat
558ft
170m
trending_flat
558ft
170m
Towns along route: Newcastleton

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