We are the Biggar Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This is a repeat of a favourite walk with the aim of checking out the new fencing arrangements now that the RDS Forestry project has started in Broughton Hope.
It is a relatively short ridge walk with a steep upward and downward climb that gives us stunning views of the area. Half way along the ridge towards Hammerhead, we head off to the right to Trahenna (549m) and enjoy views to Dawyck, to Drumelzier, to Glenholm and down the Tweed Valley towards Worm Hill. We return to the ridge by a slightly different route and continue along the steep valley end to Hammerhead’s cairn (513m). After a sharp descent we join the John Buchan way back to the walkers’ car park. Poles recommended, along with snacks/ coffee / light lunch.
Due to steep climbs, it's a Grade B walk. It will take around 3.5 hours.
Meet at the Corn Exchange on Biggar High Street at 9.15a.m for car sharing. Please let me know if you plan to go directly to the start
Biggar Corn Exchange, High Street Biggar
Broughton Place Walkers car park. Turn off the A701. Going north, turn to the right just after the Village Hall; going south, turn to the left just before the Village Hall. Drive up a tarmac drive, sharp left round a farm courtyard, past Broughton Place,. Then the road becomes a dirt track. Continue until you reach the walkers' car park with a shepherds cottage to the left. This is the start of the John Buchan Way.
