WALKING

The border country is one of the few areas in the UK that remains unspoilt. The rolling hills and forests offer an interesting variety of walking opportunities.

THERE ARE NO LAWS OF TRESPASS IN SCOTLAND
BUT LEGAL ACTION CAN BE TAKE AGAINT YOU
FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, LIVESTOCK OR GAME
EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY LEAVING GATES OPEN

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THE OLD RAILWAY WALK

For those less energetic, this offers an easy walk completely level all the way. It runs from Peebles to Eddleston (8 miles) and you can pace yourself as the main road follows the same valley on the other side of the river. There are several bridges at which you can meet accompanying vehicles for refreshment.

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THE BLACK BARONY WALK

The Barony Castle is a training centre for the Scottish Ambulance Service during the week and runs as a hotel at the weekend.

It is about half a mile to the main gate from the Horseshoe and

there are woodland walks within the grounds.

Behind the Barony if you go another few miles you will come to a

huge forest, it is advisable to stay out of it as it is easy to get lost without a compass. If you go left at the forest you will eventually come to Peebles golf course, about 7 miles.

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THE PORTMORE LOCH WALK
Portmore is a large estate (10,000 acres) behind
the Horseshoe Inn. There is a footpath to Portmore
Loch. If you start from Portmore Loch you can either
take the footpath back to Eddleston, about 4 miles or

the high ground route, which is about 5 miles.

Walk up the hill to the forest and then right along the
forest edge until you see Eddleston in the valley below
you. Then make your way down to the Horseshoe Inn.

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BURNHEAD FARM WALK
Take a left turn out of the Horse Shoe Car Park and follow
the road through the new houses out of the village
and up the hill. You will come to Burnhead Farm when
you run out of road. At Burnhead Farm you have three choices.

Go left and return to the Horseshoe Inn down the valley.

Go straight up the hill to the forest. From the top you can see Portmore Loch in the valley to the north, Eddleston below you and Peebles in the distance. On a good day you can see Edinburgh and the Forth.

Go right up the gully and make your way back to the Horseshoe Inn via the lower hills.