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Newmill from Teviothead

Walking Route

Newmill from Teviothead

Walking

This is a hill route following old rights of way over Commonside Moor south of Hawick. The name Commonside suggests that there would have been common grazing rights for people in this parish at one time.

Below the hills at Teviothead Smithy Tom Jenkins, Britain’s first black schoolmaster, taught here from 1814-1818.

Teviothead lies 6 miles south-west of Hawick on the A7.

Further information:
Paths around Hawick
Downloads:
PathsAroundHawick_web.pdf Hawick_8.gpx
height
Distance:
7.5mi / 12km
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Total climb:
886ft / 270m
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Total descent:
918ft / 280m
Towns along route:
Teviothead
Difficulty:
Moderate
Difficulty notes:
Path, track and open hill. Much rough ground. Boots and full hillwalking gear essential.
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What you'll see

Image of Teviothead

Teviothead

Towns & Villages

Teviothead is a small village known locally as Teviotheid.