Upper Teviotdale And Borthwick Water, a region in the Scottish Borders, features a diverse landscape shaped by the River Teviot and Borthwick Water, rolling hills, and expansive moorland. Craik Forest adds significant woodland areas, contributing to a varied terrain suitable for outdoor pursuits. This environment provides a setting for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and more. The natural features of the area offer a range of paths and trails for different activity levels.
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3.0
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11
riders
37.8km
03:07
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

115km
09:59
2,240m
2,240m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

80.4km
06:54
1,700m
1,700m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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16
riders
27.0km
01:46
360m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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13
riders
75.1km
04:39
780m
780m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

3
riders
43.1km
02:15
580m
580m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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2
riders
30.6km
01:59
390m
390m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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6
hikers
7.05km
01:51
50m
50m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

10.2km
02:50
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

15.4km
04:15
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

1
hikers
30.3km
08:28
590m
590m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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8
riders
30.0km
01:26
340m
340m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

2
riders
57.4km
02:45
820m
820m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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34
riders
154km
07:42
2,170m
2,170m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
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25
riders
58.2km
02:42
540m
540m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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40
riders
61.0km
04:27
950m
950m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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9
riders
38.3km
03:12
630m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

6
riders
45.7km
04:10
880m
880m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5
riders
46.9km
04:51
830m
830m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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36
runners
10.6km
01:07
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

6
runners
12.1km
01:17
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
14.7km
01:38
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

7
runners
9.99km
01:04
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Upper Teviotdale And Borthwick Water offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes with rivers, forests, and moorland suitable for various pursuits. There are more than 20 routes available across these sports.
The region offers diverse hiking trails, from easy riverside paths along the River Teviot to more challenging uphill treks across open moorland. Craik Forest also provides extensive woodland trails for hikers. A komoot guide for Hiking around Upper Teviotdale And Borthwick Water is available.
Yes, Upper Teviotdale And Borthwick Water includes trails suitable for families. These routes often feature accessible paths along rivers or through less challenging woodland areas. A dedicated komoot guide for Family-friendly hikes around Upper Teviotdale And Borthwick Water is available.
The area caters to various cycling disciplines, including touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. Quiet roads are available for touring and road cyclists, while Craik Forest offers extensive woodland trails for mountain biking. Komoot provides guides for Cycling, MTB Trails, Road Cycling, and Gravel biking.
The region is defined by the River Teviot and Borthwick Water, which flow through areas of plantations and open moorland. Craik Forest is a significant natural feature offering extensive woodland. Rolling hills and expansive open moorland, with elevated points like Southdean Rig and Skelfhill Pen, also characterize the landscape.
The picturesque Wolfcleugh Waterfall is a natural highlight and a destination for hikers. Elevated points such as Southdean Rig and Skelfhill Pen offer panoramic views of the surrounding rolling hills and moorland. The historic Teviot Stone is also a point of interest along some routes.
Upper Teviotdale And Borthwick Water is a popular destination, with more than 4,000 visitors having shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars, based on over 250 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Hiking, Cycling, Family-friendly hikes, MTB Trails, Road Cycling Routes, Easy hikes, Running Trails, and Gravel biking.
Yes, the region provides easy hiking routes suitable for various fitness levels. These often include riverside paths and less strenuous woodland trails. A komoot guide specifically for Easy hikes around Upper Teviotdale And Borthwick Water is available to help find suitable options.
The Upper Teviotdale and Borthwick Water Community Council serves as a local official body. Their phone number is 01450 377324. Further information may be available through the Scottish Borders Council website.
The terrain varies significantly, encompassing riverside paths, open moorland, and extensive woodland trails within Craik Forest. Hikers can expect a mix of flat sections, rolling hills, and some more challenging uphill climbs, providing diverse experiences.
The region includes sections of longer routes, such as the Borders Abbeys Way: Hawick Loop, which features riverside paths and open moorland. While specific multi-day routes are not detailed, the network of trails allows for extended exploration.
Craik Forest itself provides extensive woodland trails for outdoor activities. For broader amenities like cafes, pubs, or accommodation, visitors would typically look to nearby towns and villages such as Hawick, Ettrick, or Teviothead.

