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Tall Trees in Cardrona Forest – Castle Knowe Iron Age Fort loop from Cardrona

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Tall Trees in Cardrona Forest – Castle Knowe Iron Age Fort loop from Cardrona

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Tall Trees in Cardrona Forest – Castle Knowe Iron Age Fort loop from Cardrona

01:57

6.79km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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263 m

Tall Trees in Cardrona Forest

Highlight • Forest

2.88 km

Castle Knowe Iron Age Fort

Highlight • Castle

The fort sits at the top of Castle Knowe, one of several summits on the ridgeline over the Tweed Valley. With views over Cardrona it is surrounded by coniferous forest. …

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4.24 km

Pike's Knowe Cairn and Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Walk the loop part of the Pike's Knowe walking route clockwise and you can pause against the cairn to appreciate the beautiful view across the valley with the town of Peebles in the distance.

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6.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

315 m

127 m

Surfaces

4.10 km

2.70 km

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

21°C

9°C

29 %

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Tall Trees in Cardrona Forest – Castle Knowe Iron Age Fort loop from Cardrona

Tall Trees in Cardrona Forest

Castle Knowe Iron Age Fort

Pike's Knowe Cairn and Viewpoint

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