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Vertish Hill and Willistruther Loch

Walking Route

Vertish Hill and Willistruther Loch

Walking

A circular route through woodland and farmland over Vertish Hill and out to Willistruther Loch. The path around the Loch has recently been improved thanks to grant money and you may wish to follow the path around the loch while you are there.

Vertish Hill has much interest concerned with the annual Common Riding and there are interpretation boards for your perusal.

Further information:
Paths around Hawick
Downloads:
PathsAroundHawick_web.pdf Hawick_1.gpx
height
Distance:
6mi / 10km
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Total climb:
1,115ft / 340m
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Total descent:
1,115ft / 340m
Towns along route:
Hawick
Difficulty:
Moderate
Difficulty notes:
Roads, tracks and paths. Some wet ground. Boots or shoes recommended.
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What you'll see

Image of Hawick

Hawick

Towns & Villages

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