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Hornshole, Ormiston and Cavers

Walking Route

Hornshole, Ormiston and Cavers

Walking

Following the old railway line out of Hawick this route explores the area north-east of the town crossing over the infamous Hornshole Bridge; infamous due to the battle fought here in 1514.

Here was a skirmish between English and Scots men in the aftermath of the Battle of Flodden (1513). There is a monument to commemorate this small Scottish victory in the wake of their crushing defeat at Flodden.

Further information:
Paths around Hawick
Downloads:
PathsAroundHawick_web.pdf Hawick_4.gpx
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Distance:
7mi / 11km
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Total climb:
984ft / 300m
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Total descent:
984ft / 300m
Towns along route:
Hawick
Difficulty:
Moderate
Difficulty notes:
Roads and good paths. Walkit route return is on rough path.
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What you'll see

Image of Hawick

Hawick

Towns & Villages

Hawick is the largest of the Border towns with a long history stretching back to the 1100’s.