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Dumfries & District Ramblers enable you to enjoy great walks in the local area, the Galloway and Moffat Hills plus the Lake District with a very friendly group.

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Overview

A linear walk from Peebles covering the entire John Buchan Way. Park at Broughton Primary school and catch 09.02 bus to Peebles, then walk back following way marked paths and tracks. Bring your bus pass if you have one. 

Thursday, 18 September 2025
Meeting time:
7:45 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 72/73  Ex 336/337

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:
7:45 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NT 11199 36101
Nearest postcode:
ML12 6HQ
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Start time:
9:30 am

Broughton Primary School

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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 £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE