Scottish Borders Walking Festival: Day 2 Walks

Monday 7th September

ALL STARTING FROM THE FOCUS CENTRE IN GALASHIELS

Walk 2.1 Traquair to Galashiels along the Southern Upland Way
Walk this section of the Southern Upland Way following the route used by drovers as they made their way across the Borders many years ago.  A chance to enjoy a wealth of upland flora and fauna and to enjoy some stunning views of the central Borders
Difficulty Strenuous | Distance 21km/13mls | Height 2300ft/700m |Time taken 7 hours
Walk Leader SBC Rangers Service Keith Robeson
Check in 09.00, Depart 09.30, Return 17.00
Cost £9

Walk 2.2 Earlston Black Hill and Circular
We leave Earlston by the track behind the High School to Georgefield and Whitefield.  We ascend the Black Hill and down the same way then go by The Park to Redpath village and to Leaderfoot where we follow the Leader Water Path back to Earlston
Difficulty Moderate/Strenuous Distance 14km/8.4mls Height 1370ft/417m Time taken 5.5 hours
Coldstream Ramblers and 4Borders AbbeysU3A
Walk Leader Helen Rabour
Check in 10.15 Depart 10.45 Return 16.55
Cost £9

Walk 2.3 Buckholm Tower, Ladhope, Langlee Woods, SEStran
A Paths to Health Walk for those wishing to stretch your legs that little bit further. Take and easy pace to Buckholm Tower with fine views over the town and Eildons as we continue to Langlee woodlands descending the slopes of Buckholm, Blaikies and Wester Hills to Langlee.
Difficulty Moderate Distance 7.4km/4.5mls Height 800ft/250m
Time taken 4.5 hours
Walk It Walk Leader Robert Henry
Check in 09.30 Depart 10.00 Return 14.30
Cost £3

Walk 2.4 The Waterways of Galashiels town SEStran
Galashiels is built on both sides of the River Gala.  In 18th and 19th century the towns industry, mills, relied on the water from the river to power the machinery.  The mills are virtually gone however the waterways still remain.  This guided walk visits riversides, lades, caulds and sites of waterwheels and walkways of the town .
Difficulty Easy Distance 4km/2.5 miles Height minimal
Time taken 2 hours
Waterway Group Walk Leader Alistair Lings
Check in 10.00 Depart 10.30 Return 12.30
Cost £3