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Morebattle and Cliftoncote

Walking Route

Morebattle and Cliftoncote

Walking

This figure of eight hill route offers good walking and great views of the Bowmont Valley hills. Although you will follow St Cuthbert’s Way (one of Scotland’s Great Trails) for part of the route it is a hill route and you will need to be able to use a detailed map, for example, an ordnance survey sheet.

Wideopen Hill is the highest point on St Cuthbert’s Way.

Further information:
Paths around Kelso
Downloads:
pathsaroundKelso.pdf Kelso_9.gpx
height
Distance:
9mi / 14.5km
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Total climb:
1,837ft / 560m
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Total descent:
1,837ft / 560m
Towns along route:
Maxton
Difficulty:
Hard
Difficulty notes:
Mostly grassy paths, some rough ground, farm tracks and stiles.
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What you'll see

Image of This figure of eight hill route offers good walking and great views of the Bowmont Valley hills. Although you will follow St Cuthbert’s Way (one of Scotland’s Great Trails) for part of the route it is a hill route and you will need to be able to use a detailed map, for example, an ordnance survey sheet. Wideopen Hill is the highest point on St Cuthbert’s Way.

Maxton

Towns & Villages

Located on the St. Cuthbert's Way long distance footpath, Maxton lies just off the A68, south of St. Boswells and east of Newtown St. Boswells.