Tips
Wandering Cloud
September 8, 2023
Hiking
It is worth stopping at this cairn to admire the views in all directions - back to the north toward Galashiels and then to the south to Yair Hill Forest. Beautiful!
David Bavin-Hobbs
February 22, 2024
Hiking
At just under 980 feet (300 metres), this cairn provides great views over Galashiels and Balmoral. Lower than some of the more famous hiking spots, it makes for a great hike that can be completed in a couple of hours.
The Galashiels/Tweedbank area is a haven for hiking in Scotland, with multiple great peaks in one area. Galashiels is easily accessible by train so it's a fantastic place to start a hike up the New Cairn.
The Galashiels/Tweedbank area is a haven for hiking in Scotland, with multiple great peaks in one area. Galashiels is easily accessible by train so it's a fantastic place to start a hike up the New Cairn.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near New Cairn
5.0
(1)
2
hikers
22.3km
07:00
870m
870m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Hard
5.0
(1)
11
hikers
11.4km
03:29
370m
370m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
5.0
(1)
11
hikers
15.5km
04:19
290m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
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Elevation 280 m
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