Abbotsford, Rhymer's Glen, Cauldshiels Loch Circular

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Overview

Meet at KCP at 9.30 a.m. and car-share to Abbotsford visitor centre car-park (parking charge £2.00). Alternatively, meet at Abbotsford at 10:15 a.m.

Cross the B6360 and follow the Borders Abbey Way (BAW) gently uphill for about 0.5 miles. Leave the BAW and continue along the quiet road past Darnick Community Woodlands, and through the subway to the Borders General Hospital. Pass the hospital entrance, and follow the road to Rhymer's Glen and onward to Cauldshiels Loch. Follow the path along the lochside and return to Abbotsford via the BAW..

The route is on quiet roads, grassy paths (likely to be muddy) and the lochside path through woodlands, with mud, tree roots and a little paddling in the loch after heavy rain.

Sunday, 1 March 2026

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 335.3m / 1100ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available
No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 25201 40149
Nearest postcode:: EH45 9EN
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Kingsmeadows Car Park, Peebles

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 51039 34344
Nearest postcode:: TD6 9BQ
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Abbotsford Visitor Centre car park

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