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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

For Cardrona forest we will follow the Cross Borders Drove Road into Peebles. Mostly on good track with fine open views from the drove road.

Edinburgh Group Grade: B+.

Please contact walk leader to register and for travel and walk information.

Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
633.1m / 2077ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 30047 39067
Nearest postcode:
EH45 9HX
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Start time:
9:30 am

Cardrona bus stop

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 25275 40462
Nearest postcode:
EH45 8SL
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Peebles High Street

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking