West Linton to Peebles via Cross Border Drove Road

East Lothian Ramblers and Hillwalkers Group

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Overview

Take the 9.30 am bus from Peebles Post Office to West Linton (30 mins). Walk back to Peebles from West Linton via Damside and the Cross Borders Drove Road. Short section on tarmac, otherwise forest/farm tracks. No dogs due to lambing/cattle. OS72/73. MEET NB 7.45, Hadd 8.00 for a 9.30 start. Contribution towards petrol £7. Please contact the leader to book your place.

Saturday 21 June 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:: 500m / 1640ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: NT 25399 40601
Nearest postcode:: EH45 8AY
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Park in the car park on the right as you enter Peebles on Edinburgh Road. Car park charge is £5.

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