Lauder-Burgess Cairn Circular

Tweeddale Group

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Overview

Meet at KCP at 9.30 a.m or in Lauder town centre (the square opposite the Flat Cat Gallery) at 10.15 There is normally parking available on the square or on the side-streets and there is a public toilet in the square.

Follow the Southern Upland Way gently uphill (towards Melrose) over Chester Hill, and, after leaving the SUW, descend to cross the Lauder Burn, followed by a gentle ascent to Lauder Common and on to the public road to Stow. After a mix of walking along the road and over moorland, ascend to Burgess Cairn (lunch stop here) and return to Lauder via Brown Rig and Scarce Law. Approximate end-time 3 p.m.

The walk is a mix of good paths and quad-bike tracks, with a short stretch of road-walking.

Sunday, 26 October 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 330.7m / 1085ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available
No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 25145 40168
Nearest postcode:: EH45 9EW
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Kingsmeadows Car Park, Peebles

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 53039 47629
Nearest postcode:: TD2 6SR
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Start time:: 10:15 am

Square opposite the Flat Cat Gallery

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