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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

Lees Haugh Riverside

Walking Route  -
Easy

A pleasant short circular in the U-shaped river side between the Leet Water and the River Tweed. When Coldstream was built up in the early 18th century there was no bridge over the River Tweed to England.

height
2.5mi
4km
trending_flat
197ft
60m
trending_flat
197ft
60m
Towns along route: Coldstream

Lindean Loch Nature Reserve

Walking Route  -
Easy

An attractive short circular excellent for bird watching both for water-fowl on the loch and song birds in the deciduous trees or just enjoy the scenery.

height
1mi
2km
trending_flat
33ft
10m
trending_flat
33ft
10m
Towns along route: Selkirk

Loch Trool Circular

Walking Route  -
Moderate

A strenuous circular lochside and forest walk. 8.5km/5½ miles -allow 3 hours. Covers hard surface paths and tracks.

height
6mi
9.5km
trending_flat
1,050ft
320m
trending_flat
1,050ft
320m

Lochmaben or Lockerbie to Hoddom Bridge

Walking Route  -
Hard

This is one of five sections of the Annandale Way, with varying routes to be taken. FROM LOCHMABEN Head south out of the town and bear right after the church (signposted for Dalton/Hightae) turning left immediately after the bowling green and then right onto the Castle Loch Walk.

height
14.5mi
23km
trending_flat
1,542ft
470m
trending_flat
1,443ft
440m
Towns along route: Lochmaben

Longformacus to Cockburnspath

Walking Route  -
Challenge

This route is one of 12 sections of the Southern Upland Way. At first you will be following the path through a mixture of farmland and woodland.

height
18.5mi
29.5km
trending_flat
2,230ft
680m
trending_flat
2,657ft
810m
Towns along route: Longformacus, Cockburnspath

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

Meigle Circular

Walking Route  -
Moderate

This route is mainly through farmland and includes a climb up to Meigle Hill that on clear days affords excellent views.

height
6.5mi
10km
trending_flat
1,345ft
410m
trending_flat
1,345ft
410m
Towns along route: Clovenfords

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 Lauder

Walking Route  -
Hard

This route is one of 12 sections of the Southern Upland Way. Starting in the historic town of Melrose you will start by crossing the River Tweed on the Gattonside suspension bridge.

height
9.5mi
15.5km
trending_flat
1,148ft
350m
trending_flat
853ft
260m
Towns along route: Melrose, Lauder

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

Minchmoor Road and Southern Upland Way

Walking Route  -
Moderate

This route follows the old Minchmoor Road up to join the Southern Upland Way going east past Broomy Law before returning to Yarrowford past the former youth hostel at Broadmeadows.

height
7.5mi
12km
trending_flat
1,410ft
430m
trending_flat
1,410ft
430m
Towns along route: Yarrowford

Mochrum to Whithorn

Walking Route  -
Easy

This is section 12 of the Whithorn Way, one of the important final sections of the 149-mile long distance walking route from Glasgow Cathedral to Whithorn Priory.

height
8.5mi
14km
trending_flat
328ft
100m
trending_flat
262ft
80m

Moffat to Devils Beef Tub Loop

Walking Route  -
Hard

This is one of five sections of the Annandale Way. The only section with serious altitude gain is the Devil's Beef Tub Loop which rises to 1640 ft / 500m - bit of rough ground so be prepared.

height
11.5mi
18.5km
trending_flat
1,935ft
590m
trending_flat
1,837ft
560m
Towns along route: Moffat

Moffat to the A701/Raehills

Walking Route  -
Moderate

This is one of five sections of the Annandale Way. Starting from the old Moffat station car park, turn right and walk for about a mile on the A701 using the left hand side footpath, before turning left at the sign for Moffat Community Nature Reserve (that and Dyke Farm Nature Reserve both well worth a visit) through the fields of Dyke Farm, marching first a Roman Road and then the Southern Upland Way under the A74(M) and as you enter Beattock village, turn right up the Crooked Brae, over the bridge with traffic lights and uphill for a mile or so.

height
8.5mi
13.5km
trending_flat
590ft
180m
trending_flat
787ft
240m
Towns along route: Moffat

Morebattle and Cliftoncote

Walking Route  -
Hard

This figure of eight hill route offers good walking and great views of the Bowmont Valley hills. Although you will follow St Cuthbert’s Way (one of Scotland’s Great Trails) for part of the route it is a hill route and you will need to be able to use a detailed map, for example, an ordnance survey sheet.

height
9mi
14.5km
trending_flat
1,837ft
560m
trending_flat
1,837ft
560m
Towns along route: Morebattle

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

Mull of Galloway Trail

Walking Route  -
Challenge

The Mull of Galloway Trail runs from the Mull to Stranraer and continues north as the Loch Ryan Coastal Path for a total distance of 37 miles to Glenapp in South Ayrshire where it links with the Ayrshire Coastal Path.

height
26.5mi
42.5km
trending_flat
1,804ft
550m
trending_flat
1,968ft
600m
Towns along route: Ardwell, Sandhead, Stranraer

New Abbey to Waterloo Monument

Walking Route  -
Hard

A 3.5 km/2½miles strenuous walk to the Waterloo Monument. Covers hard surfaced paths with steps, gates and minor road.

height
1mi
1.5km
trending_flat
558ft
170m
trending_flat
0ft
0m

New Galloway to Dalry

Walking Route  -
Easy

A long linear riverside walk. 18km/11 miles (return), allow 6 hours to complete. Covers hard surface and grass paths and roadside verge.

height
5mi
8km
trending_flat
328ft
100m
trending_flat
361ft
110m
Towns along route: St. Johns Town of Dalry, New Galloway

New Luce

Walking Route  -
Moderate

A circular farmland and moorland walk, 3.5km/5½ miles long. Allow 3 hours to complete. Covers minor road, hard surface and grass tracks, soft in places.

height
6mi
10km
trending_flat
328ft
100m
trending_flat
295ft
90m
Towns along route: New Luce

New Luce to Mochrum

Walking Route  -
Challenge

This is a long stretch of route with comparatively few places for refreshments : Glenluce has shops and cafes, as well as caravan parks.

height
21.5mi
34.5km
trending_flat
1,312ft
400m
trending_flat
1,345ft
410m

Newmill from Teviothead

Walking Route  -
Moderate

This is a hill route following old rights of way over Commonside Moor south of Hawick. The name Commonside suggests that there would have been common grazing rights for people in this parish at one time.

height
7.5mi
12km
trending_flat
886ft
270m
trending_flat
918ft
280m
Towns along route: Teviothead

Ninewells and the Whiteadder Water

Walking Route  -
Easy

A pleasant route from Chirnside passing along the Whiteadder Water and by Chirnsidebridge. You will pass Ninewells Dovecot dating back to the 16th century .

height
3.5mi
6km
trending_flat
426ft
130m
trending_flat
426ft
130m
Towns along route: Chirnside

Norham Bridge to Milne Graden

Walking Route  -
Moderate

A circular from Norham Bridge over the River Tweed with an option to return along country roads. Norham Bridge connects Scotland and England between the settlements of Ladykirk and Norham north of Coldstream.

height
6.5mi
10.5km
trending_flat
492ft
150m
trending_flat
492ft
150m
Towns along route: Coldstream

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

Old Railway Duns

Walking Route  -
Easy

This figure of eight route follows the old railway line in part that was a branch line of the East Coast Main line .

height
4mi
6.5km
trending_flat
131ft
40m
trending_flat
131ft
40m
Towns along route: Duns

Paxton House to Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Walking Route  -
Hard

A riverside route following the River Tweed that you may choose to do as a long circular or use the local bus service to do a linear walk.

height
11.5mi
18.5km
trending_flat
820ft
250m
trending_flat
820ft
250m
Towns along route: Berwick Upon Tweed