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...

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 ...

This walk is now full. A circular walk from Hawick via Highchesters to Branxholme Loch (lunch stop). Then it’s on to Newmill-on-Teviot for refreshments at the pub. Those wishing to cut the walk short can get the service bus home from here. The walk then heads for home across country to Whitcheste...

This is a circular and moderate walk which passes through some of Hawick’s historic parts before reaching Williestruther loch and Acreknowe Reservoir. We then follow a woodland path to the former Stobs army camp which was purchased by the War Office in 1902 as a military training ground then held 6,...

We depart from Denholm Green and head across the River Teviot where we then follow the Border Abbeys Way upriver to Hornshole, the sight of a skirmish between Hawick Youths and English Soldiers in 1514. After a brief visit to the monument we then continue upstream past Mansfield into Hawick. Spon...

This is a circular walk in the Teviothead area.Over a lonely country road and open hill country which takes in memorials to three very different Borderers. Goes by way of Bowanhill Farm – Johnnie Armstrong’s grave then via Carlenrig to visit Hizzy’s Cairn, on to Blackcleuchgate, Blackcleuch Rig, Fa...