Circular walk from Harestanes

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Overview

This is a circular walk from Harestanes Visitor Centre taking in the Waterloo Monument at Peniel Heugh and parts of the St Cuthbert's way and the Borders Abbey Way. We finish our walk through the lower gardens of Monteviot House on our return to the start.

Sunday, 19 April 2026

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 243.8m / 800ft
Type:: circular

The walk is on marked paths, farm tracks and minor roads with 3 stiles and one gate to negotiate. Fine views should be afforded from Peniel Heugh weather permitting!

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 25199 40101
Nearest postcode:: EH45 9EN
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Kingsmeadows Car park Peebles

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 63900 24601
Nearest postcode:: TD8 6UQ
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Haerstanes Visitor Centre Scottish Borders

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