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Meigle Circular

Walking Route

Meigle Circular

Walking

This route is mainly through farmland and includes a climb up to Meigle Hill that on clear days affords excellent views.

Although the suggested start is from Clovenfords the map shows you alternative starts from Balnakiel; King Street and Caddonfoot. A short detour from the top of Meigle Hill will take you to Wallace’s Putting Stone ; just go left once through the pedestrian gate at the hill top.

Clovenfords lies 2 miles to the west of Galashiels.

Further information:
Paths around Galashiels.
Downloads:
pathsaroundgala10-1.pdf Galashiels_10.gpx
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Distance:
6.5mi / 10km
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Total climb:
1,345ft / 410m
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Total descent:
1,345ft / 410m
Towns along route:
Clovenfords
Difficulty:
Moderate
Difficulty notes:
Paths, field margins and tracks. Stepping stones.
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What you'll see

Image of This route is mainly through farmland and includes a climb up to Meigle Hill that on clear days affords excellent views. Although the suggested start is from Clovenfords the map shows you alternative starts from Balnakiel; King Street and Caddonfoot. A short detour from the top of Meigle Hill will take you to Wallace’s Putting Stone ; just go left once through the pedestrian gate at the hill top. Clovenfords lies 2 miles to the west of Galashiels.

Clovenfords

Towns & Villages

Clovenfords is a small village 4 miles west of Galashiels.

Image of Melrose Abbey

Melrose Abbey - Melrose

Visitor Attractions

The abbey grounds, cloister and museum are open.