THE BORDER COUNTY IS ONE OF THE OLD RAILWAY WALK
THE FEW AREAS IN THE UK
THAT REMAINS UNSPOILT
THE ROLLING HILLS AND FORESTS
OFFER AN INTERESTING VARIETY
OF WALKING OPPORTUNITIES
THERE ARE NO LAWS OF TRESPASS IN SCOTLAND
BUT LEGAL ACTION CAN BE TAKE AGAINT YOU
FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, LIVESTOCK OR GAME
EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY LEAVING GATES OPEN
easy walk completely level all the way
It runs from Peebles to Eddleston
(8 miles) and you can pace yourself
as the main road follows the same
valley on the other side of the river.
There are several bridges at which
you can meet accompanying vehicles
for refreshment.
THE BLACK BARONY WALK
This walk can be as extensive as you wish.
The Barony is now a training centre for the
Scottish Ambulance Service during the week
And a Hotel at the weekend.
It is about half a mile to the main gate and
There are woodland walks within the grounds.
Behind the Barony if you go another few miles
You will come to a huge forest, it is advisable
To stay out of it as it is easy to get lost without
A compass. If you go left at the forest you will
Eventually come to Peebles golf course. About
7 miles.
THE PORTMORE LOCH WALK
Portmore is a large estate (10,000 acres) behind
the Horse Shoe Inn. There is a footpath to Portmore
Loch. If you start from Portmore Loch you can either
take the footpath back to Eddleston, or the high ground.
Walk up the hill to the forest and then right along the
forest edge until you see Eddleston in the valley below
you. Then make your way down to the Horse Shoe.
The footpath route is about 4 miles. The hill route
about 5 miles but steep until you are on the high ground.