Selkirk South to Hawick

Busy roads of Selkirk are soon left behind as you climb up a minor road and are rewarded with great views above the town. A few challenging climbs and decents lead toward Ale Water and Ettrick Water, with moorland views.

View looking back over Selkirk

Route Summary

  • Distance
    35 miles / 56 km
  • Time
    02:57
  • Ascent
    2,525 feet / 770 m
  • Difficulty Level
    Moderate
  • Terrain
    Road
  • Start Point
    Selkirk
  • End Point
    Selkirk
  • How to Get There

    This route starts and ends in Selkirk, but alternatively could be started from Galashiels Railway Station

  • Downloads
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Route Map

Gallery

View over Selkirk

View over Selkirk

Leaving Selkirk

Leaving Selkirk

Along the first climb

Along the first climb

Rosebay Willowherb

Rosebay Willowherb

Over Whitlaw Farm

Over Whitlaw Farm

Pasture

Pasture

Yellowhammer

Yellowhammer

Hills

Hills

Long grass

Time to mow the grass

Descent

Descent

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