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We are the Edinburgh Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

Ascend through Cardrona forest then 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 details.

Saturday, 21 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
633.1m / 2077ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 30523 38798
Nearest postcode:
EH45 9LJ
what3words:
phantom.sneezing.croaking
Start time:
10:00 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NT 25290 40459
Nearest postcode:
EH45 8SL
what3words:
bulky.mats.grit
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

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