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Eyemouth Fort and Harbour

Walking Route  -
Easy

A short circular from the town out to the striking coastline of Killiedraught Bay. Although this is a short walk you will take in part of the old and new parts of Eyemouth town, an attractive section of the coastline and a stroll along the Bantry.

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

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

Galloway House Gardens to Eggerness point

Walking Route  -
Easy

The footing of this walk is moderate within the Gardens and turns to a flat rocky shore to the village of Garlieston, and then a beaten earth track bearing right past Eggerness farm entrance, through farmland and wooded shoreline, which can be uneven.

height
5.5mi
9km
trending_flat
295ft
90m
trending_flat
295ft
90m
Towns along route: Wigtown

Gattonside Circular

Walking Route  -
Easy

A short circular following the Southern Upland Way in part and crossing the River Tweed over the attractive Chain Bridge.

height
3.5mi
5.5km
trending_flat
394ft
120m
trending_flat
394ft
120m
Towns along route: Melrose, Gattonside

Gavinton and Fogo

Walking Route  -
Moderate

This is a linear route 4 1/2 miles in length so you will be covering double that distance if you walk back to Duns.

height
9mi
14.5km
trending_flat
525ft
160m
trending_flat
525ft
160m
Towns along route: Duns, Gavinton, Fogo

Glentrool to Martyrs’ Tomb

Walking Route  -
Moderate

Circular forest and woodland walk, 7km/4½ miles long. Allow 2½ hours to complete. Covers minor road and hard surface path and track.

height
6.5mi
10km
trending_flat
722ft
220m
trending_flat
722ft
220m
Towns along route: Glentrool

Newstead Circular

Walking Route  -
Easy

An interesting short circular from Melrose to Newstead along the ancient Priorswalk and passed the Rhymer’s Stone.

height
3mi
5km
trending_flat
295ft
90m
trending_flat
295ft
90m
Towns along route: Melrose, Newstead

Gunsgreen House and Sea Braes

Walking Route  -
Easy

This short circular from Gunsgreen House, the smuggler’s house, takes you out around the high and dramatic coast line east of the town following the Berwickshire Coastal Path.

height
3mi
4.5km
trending_flat
459ft
140m
trending_flat
459ft
140m
Towns along route: Eyemouth

Hawick to Selkirk

Walking Route

This is one of five sections of the Borders Abbey Way and starts with a long, steady climb out of Hawick and Teviotdale onto the side of Drinkstone Hill and into typical Border hill farming countryside, and some forestry.

Towns along route: Hawick, Selkirk

Hen Poo and Colonel’s Walk

Walking Route  -
Easy

This circular follows two established routes through the Duns Castle Estate and includes the attractive Hen Poo Loch that is managed as a wildlife reserve.

height
4mi
6.5km
trending_flat
394ft
120m
trending_flat
394ft
120m
Towns along route: Duns

Hornshole, Ormiston and Cavers

Walking Route  -
Moderate

Following the old railway line out of Hawick this route explores the area north-east of the town crossing over the infamous Hornshole Bridge; infamous due to the battle fought here in 1514.

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

Inchbonny, Kersheugh and Ferniehirst

Walking Route  -
Moderate

An interesting circular south of Jedburgh that passes heritage trees in the Ancient Jed Forest and Ferniehirst Castle.

height
5.5mi
8.5km
trending_flat
754ft
230m
trending_flat
754ft
230m
Towns along route: Jedburgh

Innerleithen History Trail

Walking Route  -
Easy

An easy explore of the built heritage of Innerleithen with an option to visit the Iron Age Fort on Pirn Hill, set by local historians to a good flavour of the history of the town and the variety of interesting buildings.

height
2.5mi
4.5km
trending_flat
426ft
130m
trending_flat
426ft
130m
Towns along route: Innerleithen

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

Jedburgh Circular (East)

Walking Route  -
Challenge

A relatively long circular route that explores the area east of Jedburgh following the Riding route, Dere Street (Roman Road) and the Borders Abbeys Way, one of Scotland’s Great Trails.

height
9mi
14km
trending_flat
1,214ft
370m
trending_flat
1,214ft
370m
Towns along route: Jedburgh

Jedburgh to Hawick

Walking Route

This is one of five sections of the Borders Abbeys Way and is a varied route, with a fairly steady climb from Jedburgh town centre and later a steep section up the side of Merlin Wood onto the side of Black Law.

Towns along route: Bedrule, Denholm, Hawick

John Buchan Way

Walking Route  -
Challenge

The route mainly follows long-established hill tracks through the Peeblesshire Countryside. There are three main ascents and descents on the route giving a total climb of 800metres but none of them are too severe.

height
14mi
22.5km
trending_flat
2,427ft
740m
trending_flat
2,329ft
710m
Towns along route: Peebles, Broughton

Kelso to Jedburgh

Walking Route

This is one of five sections of the Borders Abbeys Way and is a fairly flat and reasonably easy route, largely beside the River Teviot.

Kelso to Roxburgh

Walking Route  -
Moderate

This circular route follows the Borders Abbeys Way along the banks of the River Teviot and returns to Kelso partly along an old railway line.

height
7mi
11.5km
trending_flat
492ft
150m
trending_flat
492ft
150m
Towns along route: Kelso, Roxburgh

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

Kirnie Law, Priesthope and the River Tweed

Walking Route  -
Hard

This route includes The Cuddy Brig, a forest walk, a hill walk up to the dis-used water tank (the water from here powered the turbines) and a return along the River Tweed.

height
8mi
12.5km
trending_flat
1,214ft
370m
trending_flat
1,214ft
370m
Towns along route: Walkerburn, Innerleithen

Ladylands, The ‘Totches Baulk’ and Tudhope

Walking Route  -
Moderate

Explore the area west of Jedburgh on this circular route that is part urban part rural; following historic trails.

height
2mi
3.5km
trending_flat
525ft
160m
trending_flat
525ft
160m
Towns along route: Jedburgh

Lanton Moor and Timpendean Tower

Walking Route  -
Hard

A circular route through farmland and woodland with an optional walk out to Timpendean Tower north-west of the town.

height
6.5mi
11km
trending_flat
787ft
240m
trending_flat
787ft
240m
Towns along route: Jedburgh

Leaderfoot Circular

Walking Route  -
Moderate

A relatively long circular that has great views from Goat’s Brae and returns south to cross the River Tweed by the banks of the Leader Water.

height
9mi
14km
trending_flat
1,115ft
340m
trending_flat
1,115ft
340m
Towns along route: Melrose, Newstead, Gattonside

Lovers’ Walk, Martyrs’ Stake and Wigtown Harbour

Walking Route  -
Easy

Circular town, country and shore walk. 2.7km/1.5 miles to 5.2km/3 miles long - allow 1-3 hours depending on route.

height
2mi
3km
trending_flat
164ft
50m
trending_flat
164ft
50m
Towns along route: Wigtown

Manderston Circular

Walking Route  -
Easy

This circular mainly follows country roads, although be aware that the last section is along a scant pavement by the A6105.

height
6mi
9.5km
trending_flat
328ft
100m
trending_flat
328ft
100m
Towns along route: Duns

Mangerton Tower

Walking Route  -
Easy

A mainly circular route crossing the Liddel Water over Holm Bridge and returning on a country road. This generally easy route passes the site of a former Armstrong fortified house and provides a pleasant outing.

height
4.5mi
7km
trending_flat
262ft
80m
trending_flat
262ft
80m
Towns along route: Newcastleton

Melrose to Kelso

Walking Route

This is one of five sections of the Borders Abbeys Way and consists of country lanes, riverside paths, arable farmland, and scenic views.

Towns along route: Newstead, Bowden, Jedburgh

Melrose to Old Melrose

Walking Route  -
Easy

An interesting circular passing Trimontium (Roman Camp), Old Melrose (original site of Melrose Abbey) and The Rhymer’s Stone.

height
6.5mi
10.5km
trending_flat
525ft
160m
trending_flat
525ft
160m
Towns along route: Melrose, Newstead

Morebattle to Jedburgh

Walking Route  -
Hard

Following St Cuthbert’s Way and the Borders Abbeys Way (both routes are one of Scotland’s Great Trails) you can enjoy this route from Morebattle to Jedburgh.

height
11mi
17.5km
trending_flat
1,443ft
440m
trending_flat
1,476ft
450m
Towns along route: Maxton