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Sprouston Circular

Walking Route

Sprouston Circular

Walking

This circular route from Sprouston follows the banks of the River Tweed before returning to the village along an old railway line.

The River Tweed rises in the Lowther Hills and flows for 100 miles before emptying into the sea at Berwick-upon-Tweed. It is Scotland’s 4th largest river.

Sprouston is 2 1/2 miles east of Kelso on the B6350.

Further information:
Paths around Kelso
Downloads:
pathsaroundKelso.pdf Kelso_5.gpx
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Distance:
7mi / 11.5km
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Total climb:
230ft / 70m
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Total descent:
230ft / 70m
Towns along route:
Sprouston, Kelso
Difficulty:
Hard
Difficulty notes:
Riverside only recommended for walkers, although disused railway is multi-use. Mainly riverside and farmland paths and disused railway track; parts can be muddy and, if river in spate, impassable.
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What you'll see

Image of This circular route from Sprouston follows the banks of the River Tweed before returning to the village along an old railway line. The River Tweed rises in the Lowther Hills and flows for 100 miles before emptying into the sea at Berwick-upon-Tweed. It is Scotland’s 4th largest river. Sprouston is 2 1/2 miles east of Kelso on the B6350.

Sprouston

Towns & Villages

Sprouston is a small village and former feudal barony, located 2 miles north-east of Kelso.

Image of Kelso

Kelso

Towns & Villages

The large town of Kelso lies near to the meeting point of the River Tweed and the River Teviot.