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Black Hill and Burnhouses

Walking Route

Black Hill and Burnhouses

Walking

This is a long route that requires the user to have experience of reading maps. You may shorten the route by cutting through Burnhouses Dean and horses may take an alternative route at Birkenside Dean.

The route goes through varied terrain with great views – be aware that you are passing through several working farms.

Snuffy Hole lies 3 miles from Duns on the Longformacus road.

Further information:
Paths around Duns
Downloads:
Paths_Around_Duns_2007.pdf Duns_8.gpx
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Distance:
13mi / 21km
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Total climb:
1,771ft / 540m
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Total descent:
1,771ft / 540m
Towns along route:
Abbey St Bathans, Ellemford, Duns
Difficulty:
Challenge
Difficulty notes:
Tracks, field margins, woodland paths, minor roads.
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What you'll see

Image of This is a long route that requires the user to have experience of reading maps. You may shorten the route by cutting through Burnhouses Dean and horses may take an alternative route at Birkenside Dean. The route goes through varied terrain with great views – be aware that you are passing through several working farms. Snuffy Hole lies 3 miles from Duns on the Longformacus road.

Abbey St Bathans

Towns & Villages

Abbey St Bathans is situated in a wooded valley which follows the Whiteadder Water.

Ellemford

Towns & Villages

Ellemford is a private estate with open countryside, woods and rivers.

Image of Duns

Duns

Towns & Villages

The town of Duns was once a thriving livestock town with a large market square.