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Hartfell Spa

Walking Route  -
Challenge

Linear upland route following Auchencat Burn. 5.5km/3½ miles. Allow 1½ hours. Grass and hard surfaced track with drain crossings and wet patches & gates.

height
2mi
3km
trending_flat
984ft
300m
trending_flat
0ft
0m

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

Haystoun, The Cut and Cademuir

Walking Route  -
Easy

A short circular exploring the area south of Peebles through Haystoun Estate and Cademuir Forest. The western edge of this walk follows the start of the John Buchan Way before turning east into Cademuir Forest, owned by Forestry Commission Scotland.

height
4mi
6km
trending_flat
426ft
130m
trending_flat
426ft
130m
Towns along route: Peebles

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

Heip Hill and Borthaugh

Walking Route  -
Easy

A circular route from the town up to Heip Hill giving views over the town. The longer route, south-west of the town, also follows the River Teviot and includes a climb up Heip Hill.

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

Heiton and Bowmont Forest

Walking Route  -
Hard

A long circular that passes through Heiton, south-west of Kelso, and explores a large area of arable land south-east of Kelso.

height
14.5mi
23.5km
trending_flat
1,181ft
360m
trending_flat
1,181ft
360m
Towns along route: Kelso

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

Hirsel Policies and Dundock Wood

Walking Route  -
Easy

This is an interesting route due to its varied terrain through woodland and by riverside with attractive views of The Hirsel house.

height
4.5mi
7.5km
trending_flat
361ft
110m
trending_flat
361ft
110m
Towns along route: Coldstream

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

Hoddom Bridge to Solway Firth

Walking Route  -
Easy

This is one of five sections of the Annandale Way. It follows the River Annan all the way to Annan and the Solway Firth.

height
9mi
14km
trending_flat
328ft
100m
trending_flat
459ft
140m

Hollybush Circular

Walking Route  -
Hard

This circular route follows the Southern Upland Way from Gala Policies over hill farmland then returns to the town along the River Tweed.

height
8.5mi
14km
trending_flat
1,509ft
460m
trending_flat
1,542ft
470m

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

Housebyres

Walking Route  -
Moderate

A moderate circular taking you up to the pretty Byres Loch and returning on the Southern Upland Way along the River Tweed and over The Chain Bridge.

height
8mi
13km
trending_flat
1,082ft
330m
trending_flat
1,082ft
330m
Towns along route: Melrose

Hutton Circular

Walking Route  -
Easy

A pleasant circular walk through riverside woodland and along country roads. Hutton is a small settlement lying east of Chirnside by the Whiteadder Water.

height
3mi
4.5km
trending_flat
131ft
40m
trending_flat
131ft
40m
Towns along route: Hutton, Chirnside

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

Innerleithen and Walkerburn by the River Tweed

Walking Route  -
Easy

A great circular between the two towns following the banks of the River Tweed. Please be considerate to the land use of sheep farming and fishing.

height
3mi
5km
trending_flat
33ft
10m
trending_flat
33ft
10m
Towns along route: Walkerburn, Innerleithen

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.

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

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

A long linear route between Peebles and Broughton through the hills and valleys of Tweeddale. Although this route is sign-posted it is advisable to take an ordnance survey map as well.

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

A most interesting route exploring pioneering engineering for powering the mills on the hills above Walkerburn.

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

Ladhope Recreation Ground

Walking Route  -
Easy

A short but hilly route round Ladhope Recreation Ground, offers charming views over Gala and surrounding hills but be aware that this is also a golf course.

height
2.5mi
4km
trending_flat
558ft
170m
trending_flat
558ft
170m

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

Langlee Woodland

Walking Route  -
Easy

A short circular through this community woodland that has some steep sections; enjoys great views over the town and her hills.

height
2.5mi
4km
trending_flat
590ft
180m
trending_flat
590ft
180m

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