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Gala Circuit

Walking Route

Gala Circuit

Walking

This route is a challenge and includes Neidpath Hill, Clovenfords, Ladhope Woodland and Langlee Woodland.

Starting from the Gala Policies, a pretty woodland park purchased by the Council for people to enjoy, you will follow the Southern Upland Way before turning up to Neidpath Hill, topped with old stone cairns. Clovenfords housed a vineyard for 90 years from 1869. This whole route takes in sections of the other Galashiels paths and you have the option of shortening your day by returning to the town centre from various points.

Further information:
Paths around Galashiels
Downloads:
pathsaroundgala10-1.pdf Galashiels_12.gpx
height
Distance:
17.5mi / 28km
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Total climb:
3,182ft / 970m
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Total descent:
3,182ft / 970m
Towns along route:
Clovenfords
Difficulty:
Challenge
Difficulty notes:
Paths, tracks, minor roads (some areas may be muddy at times).
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What you'll see

Image of Melrose Abbey

Melrose Abbey - Melrose

Visitor Attractions

The abbey grounds, cloister and museum are open.

Image of This route is a challenge and includes Neidpath Hill, Clovenfords, Ladhope Woodland and Langlee Woodland. Starting from the Gala Policies, a pretty woodland park purchased by the Council for people to enjoy, you will follow the Southern Upland Way before turning up to Neidpath Hill, topped with old stone cairns. Clovenfords housed a vineyard for 90 years from 1869. This whole route takes in sections of the other Galashiels paths and you have the option of shortening your day by returning to the town centre from various points.

Clovenfords

Towns & Villages

Clovenfords is a small village 4 miles west of Galashiels.