recommended route1st Walk - Scottish Borders Walk - Galashiels Circular
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Scottish Border Walks
Scottish Border Walks
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A circular up Gala Hill and around Galashiels. This event saw the birth of Scottish Borders Walk and was attended by a mix a people. Loads of people made there way down from the Edinburgh area for this walk.
easy
Distance 8.3 km
2:20 h
177 m
178 m
274 m
96 m
Heading from the centre of Galashiels this walk takes in views of the Scottish Borders from the Braes (slopes) o Gala Hill. From here the walk takes you along the River Tweed where views of Abbostford - home to writer Sir Walter Scott - are on hand. Following the River Gala the walk heads back into Galashiels.
Difficulty
easy
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
274 m
Lowest point
96 m
Safety information
General decent all round fitness required for this walk.Start
Galashiels (112 m)
Coordinates:
OS Grid
NT 49343 36007
DD
55.615008, -2.805799
DMS
55°36'54.0"N 2°48'20.9"W
UTM
30U 512232 6163249
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Destination
Galashiels
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Galashiels is served by the Borders ReailwayParking
Currie Road, GalashielsCoordinates
OS Grid
NT 49343 36007
DD
55.615008, -2.805799
DMS
55°36'54.0"N 2°48'20.9"W
UTM
30U 512232 6163249
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Sturdy walking boots, warm clothing.Difficulty
easy
Distance
8.3 km
Duration
2:20 h
Ascent
177 m
Descent
178 m
Highest point
274 m
Lowest point
96 m
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Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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