Hawick, a region in the Scottish Borders, is characterized by its rolling hills, river valleys, and expansive moorlands, providing a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. Situated at the confluence of the River Teviot and Slitrig Water, the area offers varied terrain suitable for exploration. These natural features make Hawick a destination for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Hawick offers a range of outdoor activities and routes for various…
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riders
37.8km
03:07
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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09:59
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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01:25
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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27.0km
01:46
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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75.1km
04:39
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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43.1km
02:15
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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30.6km
01:59
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
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64.8km
02:55
700m
700m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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30.0km
01:26
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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57.4km
02:45
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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42.4km
01:55
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4
hikers
8.73km
02:29
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7.05km
01:51
50m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
14.4km
04:00
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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04:47
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210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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64.0km
04:33
1,000m
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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57.4km
04:17
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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46.6km
03:03
600m
600m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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43.9km
03:09
640m
640m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
5.20km
00:32
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10.6km
01:06
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15.8km
01:40
160m
170m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11.7km
01:14
140m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hawick offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities including touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking. The region features 190 routes, with more than 7,000 visitors rating them an average of 4.53 out of 5 stars.
Hawick provides 48 hiking routes for various skill levels. Options include moderate loops like the Vertish Hill (5.4 miles/8.7 km) and longer paths such as the Shielswood Loch and Drinkstone Hill loop (14.0 miles/22.5 km). Further details are available in the Hiking around Hawick guide.
Yes, Hawick offers family-friendly hiking options. Wilton Lodge Park provides tree-lined walks along the River Teviot suitable for families. A dedicated guide, Family-friendly hikes around Hawick, highlights suitable routes.
Hawick features 41 touring cycling routes and 49 road cycling routes. Cyclists can explore routes like the Borders Loop or find options in the Cycling around Hawick and Road Cycling Routes around Hawick guides. Traffic-free options are also available.
Hawick offers 14 mountain biking trails, including options in Craik Forest. Routes like the Shankend Viaduct loop and the Drinkstone Hill loop cater to different abilities. The MTB Trails around Hawick guide provides specific trail information.
Yes, Hawick provides routes suitable for beginners across various sports. For hiking, there are easy strolls along the River Teviot and specific routes highlighted in the Easy hikes around Hawick guide. Cycling options also include traffic-free rides.
Hawick's landscape includes rolling Border Hills and moorland, offering scenic views. Rubers Law, a former Roman signal station at 424 meters, provides panoramic vistas. Riverside paths along the River Teviot and Slitrig Water, and areas like Alemoor Loch, are also notable.
Yes, some hiking routes in Hawick are accessible via public transport. A specific guide, Hikes from bus stations around Hawick, details routes that start near bus stops.
Komoot offers several guides for Hawick, including Cycling around Hawick, Hiking around Hawick, and MTB Trails around Hawick. Other guides cover family-friendly hikes, easy hikes, road cycling, running, waterfall hikes, and traffic-free bike rides.
The official town website for Hawick is Hawick Online. It provides general information about the area. The website address is www.hawickonline.com.
For general inquiries related to Hawick, the Scottish Borders Council's Hawick Contact Centre can be reached. The phone number is +443001001800.
Hawick features a total of 190 routes on komoot. These routes are distributed across various sports, including 48 for hiking, 41 for touring cycling, 49 for road cycling, and 14 for mountain biking.
Hawick offers dedicated cycling infrastructure, including a state-of-the-art bike pump track in Wilton Lodge Park. The Hawick Cycling Club also organizes group rides and events like the Ken Laidlaw sportive, promoting cycling throughout the region.

