The Minto Hills
About This Route
A circular route passing through the Minto Hills with the option of ascending to their summits; also passes through the settlement of Minto. After enjoying the twin domes of the Minto Hills rising to 276m you may want to have a look at two of Denholm’s notable buildings – Dr John Leyden’s thatched house who was a poet and linguist. Also worthy of note is The Text House a superlative example of an Arts and Crafts building.
Denholm lies 3 miles north-east of Hawick on the A698.
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