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Leader Water and Black Hill loop from Earlston — Roxburghshire

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Leader Water and Black Hill loop from Earlston — Roxburghshire

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Leader Water and Black Hill loop from Earlston — Roxburghshire

03:13

11.5km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.62 km

View of Black Hill from Leader Water

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Truly superb views of Black Hill from the walk along Leader Water, rising surprisingly fast up to the east!

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6.88 km

Black Hill Summit Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

At 314m, this Marilyn is the highest hill around, other than the Eildon hills. This hill can be tackled by parking on the minor road from Cowdenknowes and walking up …

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11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.97 km

2.40 km

1.29 km

625 m

200 m

Surfaces

4.66 km

3.25 km

2.22 km

1.29 km

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

20°C

11°C

0 %

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Leader Water and Black Hill loop from Earlston — Roxburghshire

View of Black Hill from Leader Water

Black Hill Summit Trig Point

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