by Eleisha Fahy | 11 September 2025
From the B6368, just south of Soutra Aisle, Dere Street is signposted from the south end of Soutra Mains Woods. Follow the field edge to reach an old grassy road visible as it goes south to cross the Armet Water. Continuing southeast, Dere Street passes through the...
by Eleisha Fahy | 11 September 2025
Starting at Forest Lodge (NT607287), Dere Street is followed by the waymarked St Cuthbert’s Way (SCW) southeast past Lilliard’s Edge and over Ancrum Moor. Upon reaching the Marble Burn (NT643253), Dere Street’s line becomes speculative, so the easiest...
by Eleisha Fahy | 11 September 2025
This old Roman road passes through the extensive Eskdalemuir and Craik Forests where notices are displayed denoting sites of historical interest, but forestry activity does mean the old road can be challenging to find and follow. It will be necessary to parallel its...
by David Oxley | 11 September 2025
We don’t have a full survey of this route yet and would be very grateful to receive one. OS Landranger 80 (Cheviot Hills & Kielder Water)
by Eleisha Fahy | 11 September 2025
From Hownam, go east uphill by the track called The Street. Turn southeast at NT791190 to follow it over Windy Law, Craik Moor and Green Knowe (415m) to the Pennine Way and the border with England at NT836154. OS Landranger 80 (Cheviot Hills & Kielder...