by David Oxley | 11 September 2025
From the crossroads (Fower Roadends), follow the road becoming a clear track north-northwest to NT489182. Thereafter a series of gates are passed as this clear track climbs to cross another path at right angles. At this point (NT484192) a finger post is met and then...
by Eleisha Fahy | 11 September 2025
From Dryhope at the northern end of St Mary’s Loch, head south crossing the Yarrow Water to pick up the Southern Upland Way (SUW) which follows the eastern side of the loch to Tibbie Shiels Inn (NT240205). Leaving the SUW, go south along the east side of the Loch of...
by Eleisha Fahy | 11 September 2025
This very pleasant, cycleable route over the western Lammermuirs entirely follows rough tracks and minor roads. All gates can be easily opened. From Longyester, head southwest by Blinkbonny Wood, where the road becomes a rough track and continue up to the east...
by Eleisha Fahy | 11 September 2025
This path ascends Howden Glen, crosses the pass between Allermuir Hill and Capelaw Hill and continues south over Fala Knowe, then downhill across the east side of Castlelaw Hill. The route continues past a prehistoric fort and souterrain to reach Castlelaw farm where...
by Eleisha Fahy | 11 September 2025
From Bonaly Tower go uphill on a tarmac road past the Scout Centre and through the car parking area at NT211674. Go through gate and continue steeply uphill through woods on a good gravel path (this is locally known as Puke Hill). Go through gate at NT210671 and on to...
