Walking tours in the South of Scotland - Page 4 of 8

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.

2mi

3km

984ft

300m

0ft

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.

4mi

6km

426ft

130m

426ft

130m

Heip Hill

Walking Route -

Easy

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

3mi

4.5km

492ft

150m

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.

3mi

4.5km

492ft

150m

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.

14.5mi

23.5km

1,181ft

360m

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.

4mi

6.5km

394ft

120m

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.

4.5mi

7.5km

361ft

110m

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.

5.5mi

8.5km

459ft

140m

459ft

140m

Towns along route: Coldstream

Historic & Heritage Walks

Walking Route

A range of walks around the area to learn more about the history or heritage of the area.

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.

9mi

14km

328ft

100m

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.

8.5mi

14km

1,509ft

460m

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.

7mi

11km

984ft

300m

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.

8mi

13km

1,082ft

330m

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.

3mi

4.5km

131ft

40m

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.

5.5mi

8.5km

754ft

230m

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.

3mi

5km

33ft

10m

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.

2.5mi

4.5km

426ft

130m

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.

2mi

3.5km

295ft

90m

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).

9mi

14km

1,214ft

370m

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.

14mi

22.5km

2,427ft

740m

2,329ft

710m

Towns along route: 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.

7mi

11.5km

492ft

150m

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.

0.5mi

1km

0ft

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.

8mi

12.5km

1,214ft

370m

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.

2.5mi

4km

558ft

170m

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.

2mi

3.5km

525ft

160m

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.

2.5mi

4km

590ft

180m

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.

6.5mi

11km

787ft

240m

787ft

240m

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