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Hawick to Denholm Number 1.1 Date 04/09/2011 Distance 7 m / 11.3 km Grading Long Duration 6 hours (This walk includes a stop on the top of Ruberslaw for a short service at 14.45.) Ascent 500 mtr Check In 09:30 Depart 10:00 Leaders Ian Crozier and Jackie Middlemas Organisation Hawick 50+ Depart Hawick by way of Wellogate Brae to Kaimend then across country by Ormiston Hill, Kirkton Hill, past Birnieknowe to the road at Hawthornside. Strike out across country again heading for the summit of Ruberslaw to learn of its many historical associations and enjoy the views. There will be a hi... More Information

Ruberslaw, Denholmhill Quarry & Denholm Dean Number 1.2 Date 04/09/2011 Distance 5 m / 8 km Grading Strenuous Duration 3 hours 45 minutes (This walk includes a stop on the top of Ruberslaw for a short service at 14.45.) Ascent 1300ft Check In 11:30 Depart 12:00 Leaders Ian W Landles, local historian Ian W Landles leads this circular walk from the picturesque and historic village of Denholm, which climbs at first gently by the Borders Abbeys Way then more steeply to the summit of volcanic Ruberslaw with its many historical associations. After a hill top service (optional) the descent is by Denho... More Information

Denholm Hill to Ruberslaw Circular Number 1.3 Date 04/09/2011 Distance 3.5 m / 5.6 km Grading Moderate Duration 3 hours 25 minutes (This walk includes a stop on the top of Ruberslaw for a short service at 14.45.) Ascent 858ft Check In 12:00 Depart 12:30 Leaders Margaret Smith & Margaret Cairns Organisation Hawick 50+ On leaving the bus at Denholmhill we strike out for the summit of volcanic Ruberslaw. Uphill over open country keeping Ruberslaw Covert to the left. Joining with other groups assembling for an optional service at what was Peden’s Pulpit in the days of the Covenanters.This hilltop was also the site... More Information

Skelfhill Pen Circular Number 2.1 Date 05/09/2011 Distance 9.5 m / 15.3 km Grading Strenuous Duration 6 hours (There is a 30min coach rides to/from the start/finish, please add this to the walk duration time.) Ascent 500 mtr Check In 09:00 Depart 09:30 Leaders Alistair Hogg & Sylvia Hogg Organisation Hawick 50+ From Linhope Farm a good track follows the Linhope Burn for one mile, and then the route climbs steeply on rough ground to reach Tudhope Hill 599mtrs. From there we head north over rough open moorland to Skelfhill Pen 532mtrs. (Both hills have extensive views). After a short section of forest track ... More Information

Hawick Common and Goldielands Tower Number 2.2 Date 05/09/2011 Distance 10 m / 16.1 km Grading Moderate Duration 5 hours  Ascent 1350ft Check In 09:30 Depart 10:00 Leaders Ian W. Landles, local historian A circular walk, from Hawick climbs over the golf course with spectacular views in all directions. The walk follows the Cornets’ Common Riding Friday Route by Williestruther and Acreknowe reservoirs out to the Ca’ Knowe. The return route takes in Goldielands Tower a typical Border peel-tower. Ian W ... More Information

Hawick, Branxholme Bridge, ‘Joogly Brig’ & Wilton Lodge Park Circular Number 2.3 Date 05/09/2011 Distance 6 m / 9.7 km Grading Easier Duration 2 hours  Ascent 0 Check In 09:30 Depart 10:00 Leaders Jackie Middlemas & John Moffat Organisation Hawick 50+ A gentle amble, with no hills or rough ground to negotiate, up the A7 by Teviot side to Branxholme Bridge, then down by the “Joogly Brig” followed by a pleasant relaxing walk through Wilton Lodge Park and back to the Walk Centre. Sponsor: Scott and Charters More Information