Walking

The Tweed Valley is a walker’s paradise, offering everything from gentle riverside strolls to hill-top panoramas.

 

For a relaxing introduction, try the Neidpath Castle and the Tweed walk from Peebles.  It follows the river, passes through woodland, crosses over to dramatic castle ruins, then climbs up to a viewpoint before returning through quiet forest.

 

If you’d prefer something more ambitious, the John Buchan Way (22 km between Peebles and Broughton) gives you wild valley scenery and a good day’s challenge.  

 

In Glentress Forest, there are walks of varying lengths: ponds, trails, high level promontories above the Tweed, and paths through mature Douglas firs with sweeping valley views.

 

For historical and low-key charm, the Pilots’ Trail in Cademuir Forest, or woodland circuits near Cardrona including old Iron Age forts, are beautiful and peaceful. 

 

If you want more routes, maps, graded walk options or guided tours, these sites are helpful:

• Go Tweed Valley – “Hike Highlights” & “Easy Does It” sections 

• Forestry & Land Scotland – Tweed Valley Forest Park pages 

• WalkHighlands – for detailed walk guides with maps & difficulty ratings