Innerleithen and Walkerburn by the River Tweed

A great circular between the two towns following the banks of the River Tweed. The River Tweed rises in the Lowther Hills and flows for 100 miles before emptying into the sea at Berwick-upon-Tweed.

It is Scotland’s 4th largest river. You can start at either settlement; Walkerburn’s hub is at Caberston cafe where you will also find information boards. Please be considerate to the land use of sheep farming and fishing.

1. Leave Alexandra Park with the river on your left and turn left to cross the River Tweed by the road bridge.

2. At the other side turn right and through a field gate. Follow the river side with the river on you right for 2km. This section of the Tweed is popular for fishing. Please respect people at their sport.

3. Just before you reach the old railway bridge go through a gate on the left and turn right onto the old railway bed. Turn right onto the bridge to cross the Tweed.

4. At the other side of the bridge turn left and go down the steps. Turn left at the bottom and go under the bridge. Follow the riverside for 2.5km to return to Walkerburn.