Glenbenna and Plora

Walking Route

Glenbenna and Plora

Walking

This circular is quite long through the forest but there are excellent views and the forestry tracks allow a better pace.

This is a route through a forestry plantation and tracks can be as disorientating as hill routes please carry a detailed map like an ordnance survey and be prepared to turn back if there are forestry operations.

Walkerburn lies 2 miles east of Innerleithen on the A72 Peebles road.

Further information:
Paths around Innerleithen and Walkerburn
Downloads:
InnerWalkerburn.pdf Innerleithen_10.gpx
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Distance:
8.5mi / 13.5km
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Total climb:
1,509ft / 460m
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Total descent:
1,509ft / 460m
Towns along route:
Walkerburn, Innerleithen
Difficulty:
Challenge
Difficulty notes:
Forestry tracks and short section on quiet road. Some sections may be muddy at times. Boots or strong shoes recommended.
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What you'll see

Image of This circular is quite long through the forest but there are excellent views and the forestry tracks allow a better pace. This is a route through a forestry plantation and tracks can be as disorientating as hill routes please carry a detailed map like an ordnance survey and be prepared to turn back if there are forestry operations. Walkerburn lies 2 miles east of Innerleithen on the A72 Peebles road.

Walkerburn

Towns & Villages

Walkerburn is a small village on the A72 road, about 8 miles from Peebles.

Image of Innerleithen

Innerleithen

Towns & Villages

The small town of Innerleithen sits at the confluence of the River Tweed where it meets the Leithen Water. Inver is a common prefix for…