Priesthope, Kirnie Law and the River Tweed from Walkerburn

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Overview

This walk passes through forestry plantation and open hillside on the steady climb up to Kirnie Law. Beyond Kirnie Law we will pass an old concrete reservoir before dropping down on reasonable tracks to Innerleithen. From here we will follow the riverside path back to Walkerburn

Saturday, 6 September 2025

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

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 330m / 1083ft
Type:: circular

There is a steady ascent to start with on mostly good paths. The open hillside can be rough and uneven

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 25150 40184
Nearest postcode:: EH45 9EN
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Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Kings Meadow Car park Peebles

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 36099 37001
Nearest postcode:: EH43 6AB
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Alexandra Park Walkerburn

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