St Cuthbert's Way-St Boswell's to Harestanes

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Overview

This walk is the second section of the 100 km long St Cuthbert's Way which runs from Melrose to Lindisfarne. We will walk this section from St Boswell's to Harestanes. We follow the Tweed from St Boswell's to Maxton. We then follow Deer Street, a former Roman road, now a tree lined grassy footpath, to Harestanes Visitor Centre. Possibility of short detour to climb Waterloo Monument.

Saturday, 26 July 2025

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

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 150m / 492ft
Type:: linear

Easy walking along Tweed and then a grassy track.

Return bus from Harestanes.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: NT 04279 37793
Nearest postcode:: ML12 6AE
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Cobbled steet in front of Corn Exchange

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 59386 30895
Nearest postcode:: TD6 0AJ
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:: NT 63472 24594
Nearest postcode:: TD8 6UG
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Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

We will complete walk at Harestanes Country Park

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