View of the Three Brethren – Minch Moor Climb loop from The Scottish Borders

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View of the Three Brethren – Minch Moor Climb loop from The Scottish Borders

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View of the Three Brethren – Minch Moor Climb loop from The Scottish Borders

04:16

36.1km

850m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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3.98 km

View of the Three Brethren

Highlight • Monument

One of the best, if not the best, summit views in the Scottish Borders. Panoramic views wherever you look. On a clear day, the Eildon Hills are clearly visible, and …

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6.61 km

View of the Tweed Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views of the Tweed valley

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8.31 km

Southern Uplands Way at Brown Knowe

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Following the relentless, wooded slog to claim height from Innerliethen, you're rewarded with a contouring run across the tops with some spectacular views as you crest Brown Knowe and head …

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12.0 km

View from Minch Moor Summit Cairn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Several trails meet here - the Great North Trail, the singletrack ride up to the top of Minch Moor marked by the Cairn, and the Minch Moor descent which is …

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13.2 km

Minch Moor Climb

Highlight • Trail

You may be knackered after the climb so far but if the weather is nice, totally worth the last effort to get to the top. Don’t be tempted by the short cut!

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17.4 km

Innerleithen XC Trail

Highlight • Forest

The red-graded XC trail is fairly short but not to be taken lightly!

A lung-burning switchback climb right from the start to lead you through the trees up to the …

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28.8 km

View of Elibank Castle

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Elibank was formerly known as Eliburn and overlooks the River Tweed from a commanding position high on its steep right bank. The late 16th century fortress is rudely built without …

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