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Bowhill’s Duchess’ Drive

Walking Route

Bowhill’s Duchess’ Drive

Walking

This circular through forest and hill within Bowhill’s lands is a most popular route due to its good terrain and great views; car parking charges apply.

Look out for the old stone bench and stone mile markers. Bowhill is part of the Duke of Buccleuch’s Estate and has been run as a country park for decades. The Duke and Duchess are sometimes in residence so please respect the owner’s privacy. There is a ranger service at Bowhill and a tearoom during the open season.

There are other shorter way-marked routes on Bowhill Estate that you may wish to follow if you are visiting their country park.

Further information:
Bowhill House
Downloads:
PathsaroundSelkirk.pdf Selkirk_14.gpx
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Distance:
7mi / 11.5km
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Total climb:
1,378ft / 420m
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Total descent:
1,378ft / 420m
Towns along route:
Galashiels, Yarrowford
Difficulty:
Hard
Difficulty notes:
Good tracks and roads. The route is waymarked by the estate with yellow arrows and blue/white horse route discs. Training shoes or strong shoes are recommended.
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What you'll see

Image of Galashiels

Galashiels

Towns & Villages

Lying in the narrow valley of the Gala Water, Galashiels is one of the most popular towns in the Scottish Borders.

Image of This circular through forest and hill within Bowhill’s lands is a most popular route due to its good terrain and great views; car parking charges apply. Look out for the old stone bench and stone mile markers. Bowhill is part of the Duke of Buccleuch’s Estate and has been run as a country park for decades. The Duke and Duchess are sometimes in residence so please respect the owner’s privacy. There is a ranger service at Bowhill and a tearoom during the open season. There are other shorter way-marked routes on Bowhill Estate that you may wish to follow if you are visiting their country park.

Yarrowford

Towns & Villages

The village of Yarrowford lies the A708, 4 miles north-west of Selkirk, in the Ettrick Forest.