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Cauldshiels Loch

Walking Route

Cauldshiels Loch

Walking

An interesting walk through woodland and over moorland with a visit to Faldonside and Cauldshiel Lochs.

Abbotsford was the home of Sir Walter Scott. His estate is one of the most significant designed landscapes in Scotland, laid out between 1811 and 1825. Many of the paths through Abbotsford are just as Scott designed and laid out in late Georgian times.

Further information:
Paths Around Abbotsford
Downloads:
Paths_Around_abbotsford.pdf Abbotsford_2.gpx
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Distance:
4mi / 7km
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Total climb:
853ft / 260m
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Total descent:
853ft / 260m
Difficulty:
Moderate
Difficulty notes:
Paths, tracks and minor roads, some stretches can be muddy after rain, moderate gradients in places, boots or walking shoes recommended
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What you'll see

Cauldshiels loch - Melrose

Low Level Walks

A small loch, wooded on its north shore and a great habitat for birdlife. Folklore records that the loch is home to a bogle in…