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Penchrise Hill

Walking Route

Penchrise Hill

Walking

A gentle climb up to a prominent hill south of Hawick. Penchrise Hill (Pen) has a summit height of 439m/1440ft and rises above Slitrig Water to the east and Barns Loch to the west. In accordance with hill bagging lore the hill is classed as a Hump or Tump (400-499).

The nearby Stobs Camp was used as a prisoner of war camp and a training ground for soldiers preparing for both World Wars.

Stobs Camp lies 3 miles south of Hawick on the B6399 Newcastleton road.

Further information:
Paths around Hawick
Downloads:
PathsAroundHawick_web.pdf Hawick_7.gpx
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Distance:
5mi / 8.5km
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Total climb:
820ft / 250m
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Total descent:
820ft / 250m
Towns along route:
Hawick
Difficulty:
Moderate
Difficulty notes:
Tracks and open ground. Boots or strong shoes recommended.
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Hawick

Towns & Villages

Hawick is the largest of the Border towns with a long history stretching back to the 1100’s.