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Ettrick Forest (Adventure walk)

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Overview

From the Gordon Arms to Bck Knowe Head and Sundhope Height. Return by Catslackburn and Eagles Nest. Grassy hills, tracks and a little road walking.

Sunday, 31 May 2026
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
640.1m / 2100ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 73  Ex 337

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:
8:00 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 30800 24901
Nearest postcode:
TD7 5LE
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Start time:
9:45 am

Gordon Arms

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Distance:
10.0 miles

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
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE