Bonchester Bridge and Hill

Walking Route

Bonchester Bridge and Hill

Walking

Explore the area south of Bonchester Bridge on this circular route with an option to omit the climb up Bonchester Hill.

Hobkirk Church was designed by David Rhind and built in 1863. The font was built using stones from successive churches on this site.

Bonchester Bridge lies 5 miles south-east of Hawick on the A6088.

Further information:
Paths around Hawick
Downloads:
PathsAroundHawick_web.pdf Hawick_12.gpx
height
Distance:
5mi / 8km
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Total climb:
951ft / 290m
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Total descent:
951ft / 290m
Towns along route:
Bonchester Bridge, Hobkirk
Difficulty:
Moderate
Difficulty notes:
Roads, tracks and open hill. One steady ascent. Boots or strong shoes recommended.
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What you'll see

Image of Explore the area south of Bonchester Bridge on this circular route with an option to omit the climb up Bonchester Hill. Hobkirk Church was designed by David Rhind and built in 1863. The font was built using stones from successive churches on this site. Bonchester Bridge lies 5 miles south-east of Hawick on the A6088.

Bonchester Bridge

Towns & Villages

Bonchester Bridge lies on the Rule water, with the town of Hawick six miles to the North West.

Image of Explore the area south of Bonchester Bridge on this circular route with an option to omit the climb up Bonchester Hill. Hobkirk Church was designed by David Rhind and built in 1863. The font was built using stones from successive churches on this site. Bonchester Bridge lies 5 miles south-east of Hawick on the A6088.

Hobkirk

Towns & Villages

The small village of Hobkirk lies by the Rule Water, south-east of Hawick.