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Minchmoor Road and Southern Upland Way

Walking Route

Minchmoor Road and Southern Upland Way

Walking

This route follows the old Minchmoor Road up to join the Southern Upland Way going east past Broomy Law before returning to Yarrowford past the former youth hostel at Broadmeadows.

The section along the old drove road not only has the wilderness factor and views over the Yarrow Valley hills but you can imagine the men of old driving their cattle and sheep along this high land.

Further information:
Paths around Selkirk
Downloads:
PathsaroundSelkirk.pdf Selkirk_10.gpx
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Distance:
7.5mi / 12km
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Total climb:
1,410ft / 430m
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Total descent:
1,410ft / 430m
Towns along route:
Yarrowford
Difficulty:
Moderate
Difficulty notes:
Forestry tracks/paths, field margins and open hill. Boots or strong shoes needed, parts can be muddy.
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What you'll see

Image of This route follows the old Minchmoor Road up to join the Southern Upland Way going east past Broomy Law before returning to Yarrowford past the former youth hostel at Broadmeadows. The section along the old drove road not only has the wilderness factor and views over the Yarrow Valley hills but you can imagine the men of old driving their cattle and sheep along this high land.

Yarrowford

Towns & Villages

The village of Yarrowford lies the A708, 4 miles north-west of Selkirk, in the Ettrick Forest.