Calaburn and Drinkstone Hill

Walking Route

Calaburn and Drinkstone Hill

Walking

Following an old drove road and part of the Borders Abbeys Way this circular route goes over Drinkstone Hill.

The route also follows part of the journey taken by the horse-riders during the tour of the marches during Hawick Common Riding. There is an option to extend your route up to Ogilvie’s Cairn; W. H. Ogilvie was a well loved local poet and writer who captured the feeling of the area through his words.

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Distance:
12.5mi / 20km
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Total climb:
1,574ft / 480m
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Total descent:
1,574ft / 480m
Towns along route:
Hawick
Difficulty:
Hard
Difficulty notes:
Road, track and open ground. Boots or strong shoes recommended.
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What you'll see

Hawick

Towns & Villages

Hawick is the largest of the Border towns with a long history stretching back to the 1100’s.